Famous land
A variant of the Germanic name Roland, it is composed of the elements hrod, meaning fame, and land. While the spelling without the final 'd' is less common, it retains the same sturdy, chivalric heritage associated with the legendary nephew of Charlemagne.
Less common today
Rolan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,444 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer-songwriter and son of T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan
British actor known for television and stage roles
