Fallow land or meadow land
Derived from Old English elements, Leyland originally served as a topographic surname for someone living near uncultivated or fallow land. It specifically refers to land that has been left unplowed for a period to regain fertility. While it has a long history as a British place name and surname, its use as a given name is a modern choice for parents seeking a rare alternative to Leland.
Less common today
Leyland isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,619 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English electronic musician known as The Caretaker
Common misspelling of Leland Stanford, founder of Stanford University
