What is the origin of the name Rolando?

Rolando is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Rolando?

Rolando is currently ranked #1271 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Rolando?

Rolando is pronounced ro-LAHN-do.

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Rolando

ro-LAHN-do

Popularity

#1271

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

24,380

Peak Year

#479 in 1994

First Recorded

1916

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Rolando is an Italian and Spanish form of Roland, derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'land' meaning 'land'.

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Famous Namesakes

Rolando McClain
American football linebacker
Rolando Villazón
Mexican operatic tenor

Nicknames

Rolo Ron

Spelling Variations

Roland

Similar Names

Ricardo Rodrigo Roberto Rafael

Personality Traits

charmingintelligentconfidentloyal

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