Roll

Roll is an uncommon masculine name that has several possible origins. It may have developed as a nickname from Roland, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'famous land.' Alternatively, it could be derived from an occupational surname for someone who maintained official records or had a role in court proceedings. In some contexts, it might have emerged as a surname-turned-first-name, following the trend of using family names as given names. Roll has never achieved widespread popularity as a first name in English-speaking countries, remaining quite rare. Its brevity and straightforward pronunciation might appeal to parents looking for a simple, distinctive name with historical connections.

Pronounced ROLE.

As of October 2026, Roll ranked #980 in US births in 1881 SSA.