Roland is a masculine Frankish given name that is also used as a family name.

Forms in other languages include: Orlando (Italian),[3][4] Rolando (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish),[5] Roldán (Spanish),[6] Lorand (Hungarian).

Some claim that "land" was derived from "nand," meaning "brave.

",[7][8] The name became widespread after the semi-legendary military hero Roland who served in the Frankish army under Charlemagne circa 778 A.D. and whose exploits were celebrated in the Chanson de Roland or Song of Roland.

[9] Variations include "Rollo" in British English[10] and "Rolle" in Scandinavian languages.