Rowland - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Rowland \ro(w)-la-nd\ is a variant of Roland (Old German) and Rolf, and the meaning of Rowland is "renowned land".

The baby name Rowland sounds like Rolland and Roeland. Other similar baby names are Howland, Morland, Newland, Noland, Rolando, Rockland, Rollan, Rutland, Ryland and Ryeland.

Rowland is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rowland. Compare Rowland with related baby names.