Jeffrey vs Roland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#664
Total SSA Count
413
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ro, Roly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jeffrey Rank #521
Roland Rank #664

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #664 for Roland.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeffrey ___

  • Jeffrey James
  • Jeffrey Michael
  • Jeffrey Robert
  • Jeffrey Alan
  • Jeffrey Scott
  • Jeffrey Thomas

Roland ___

  • Roland James
  • Roland Thomas
  • Roland Edward
  • Roland Henry
  • Roland Charles
  • Roland William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jeffrey

Brian Kevin Craig Karen Lisa

If you choose Roland

Edmund Arthur Lionel Eleanor Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffrey or Roland more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Roland mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Jeffrey and Roland boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.

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