Names like Roland
If Roland is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from German classics to names with a similar sound. Roland has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Harlan, Otis, Robin and Royce.
24 boy names like Roland
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- Harlan#617Harlan means 'rock land' or 'hare land'.Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Otis#652Means "wealthy" or "fortunate".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Robin#705Robin comes from the name Robert, meaning "bright fame".Also German2 syllables
- Royce#500Royce means "son of the famous one." It's like saying someone is the child of a…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Kaiser#836Means "emperor" or "ruler."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Boden#769Boden means "messenger" or "shelter".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Ryker#183Ryker is thought to mean "rich" or "powerful."Also German2 syllables
- Otto#277Otto means "wealth" or "fortune."Also German2 syllables
- Walter#252Walter means "powerful warrior" or "commander of the army."Also German2 syllables
- Hank#413Hank is a short form of Henry, which means "ruler of the home" or "power of the home."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Kolter#600Derived from "Colt", meaning young horse.Also German2 syllables
- Hendrix#354Hendrix means "home ruler" or "ruler of the estate." It's often considered a variant of…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Wilder#431It means "untamed" or "wild hunter," referring to someone who lives in the wilderness or…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Emery#815Means "industrious ruler." It suggests someone who is hardworking and powerful.Also German
- Archie#301Truly brave; genuinely bold.Also German2 syllables
- Bode#748Bode means "messenger" or "one who announces".Also German
- Leonard#637Leonard means "brave lion" or "lion strength." It combines the elements "leon" (lion)…Also German
- KorbynKorbyn is a modern variation of Corbin, meaning "crow" or "raven." It can also be…Also German2 syllables
- Desmond#376This name comes from an old Irish surname meaning 'from South Munster'.Same “-nd” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Louie#596Louie means "famous warrior." It comes from the name Louis.Similar popularity curve
- HarrisHarris means "son of Harry." Harry is a shortened version of Henry, which means "ruler…Also German2 syllables
- Louis#249Famous warrior; famous battleAlso German
- Royal#476Royal means 'of the king' or 'belonging to the king.' It suggests someone noble or…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Rayan#588It means "heaven's gate" or "abundantly watered."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Roland?
- Names with a similar style to Roland include Harlan, Otis, Robin, Royce, Kaiser and Boden.
- How are these names matched to Roland?
- Each name is compared with Roland on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Roland has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other German names are like Roland?
- Harlan, Otis, Robin, Royce and Kaiser share Roland's German roots.