Roland Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Roland Name at a Glance

Name	Roland
Meaning	Famous.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Roland Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Roland means “Famous”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Roland Name Origin

Our database records Roland under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Roland a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Roland is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Roland

When considering Roland for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.