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The name Roland peaked for girls at #2084 in 1927. Roland is also used for boys, ranking #608 in 2025.

The name Roland is a boy's name of German origin meaning "famous throughout the land".

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Roland is a chivalrous old name made famous by the supposedly eight-foot-tall romantic hero and nephew of Charlemagne, celebrated in medieval poetry and song.  It is more widely heard in the US now in its Spanish form, Rolando.  You might want to consider rollicking short form Rollo, either on its own or as an abbreviation of Roland.  Orlando is the graceful Italian form. <br/><br/> Like other vintage names (Roland was a a Top 100 name in the 1920s), Roland has been fashionable of late.

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The name Roland is currently ranked #608 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #98 in 1925. The name is most popular in ROLAND, ROLAND, and ROLAND. Roland is occasionally used for girls in 1987.

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