Lord of the land or little lord
A Spanish variant of the Germanic name Froilán, which is derived from the elements 'frawi' (lord) and 'land' (land). It is historically associated with Saint Froilán, a 9th-century bishop and the patron saint of Lugo and León in Spain. The name carries a sense of heritage and nobility within Hispanic communities.
Less common today
Froylan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,780 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
9th-century Spanish bishop and patron saint of León
Costa Rican professional footballer
Honduran writer, journalist, and politician
Character in the novel 'The Shadow of the Wind' · The Shadow of the Wind
