Rowland
ROH-land
Popularity
#6097
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'.
Numerology
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.
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