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BoyGermanic

Rowland

ROH-land

Popularity

#6097

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

4,263

Peak Year

#90 in 1917

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Rowland is an English name derived from the Germanic name Hrodland, composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'land' meaning 'land, territory'. Thus, 'famous land'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rowland Hill

    English postal reformer and inventor of postage stamp.

  • Rowland S. Howard

    Australian rock musician, songwriter and guitarist.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

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