Meaning: Fame and land; second element debated
The story
Roland usually combines Germanic elements for fame and land, though a bravery element has also been proposed. Medieval French epic greatly expanded the story of the historical commander.
Nicknames
- Roly
- Ro
Spellings & variants
- Roeland
- Rolando
- Orlando
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Roland comes from Old German.
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