Sibling names for Roland
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Roland usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Roland, whose busiest decade was the 1920s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Roland
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenore | #1,971 | 415 | 1920s | |
| Sybil | #1,426 | 710 | 1920s | |
| Tommie | pet form of Thomas; "twin" | #2,352 | 273 | 1940s |
| Marcella | feminine of Marcellus, from Marcus | #948 | 1,198 | 1920s |
| Jeanette | little Jean (Jane) | #2,391 | 336 | 1930s |
| Delphine | #3,592 | 219 | 1920s | |
| Clarice | "bright, shining" | #3,111 | 214 | 1920s |
| Lorraine | from the region of Lorraine | #1,044 | 904 | 1920s |
Brother names for Roland
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle | "the island" | #1,047 | 1,048 | 1920s |
| Alvin | elf friend | #838 | 1,626 | 1920s |
| Vernon | place of alders (Gaulish) | #1,387 | 595 | 1920s |
| Arnold | eagle power | #1,477 | 554 | 1920s |
| Myron | "myrrh, perfume" | #1,650 | 476 | 1950s |
| Gilbert | bright pledge | #1,330 | 776 | 1950s |
| Leonard | lion-strong (Germanic) | #637 | 2,025 | 1920s |
| Norman | man from the north; a Norman | #1,200 | 794 | 1930s |
| Gordon | #1,052 | 1,108 | 1920s | |
| Eugene | well born | #943 | 1,303 | 1920s |
Roland's era
Roland ranked #608 for boys in 2025, against #588 in 2015. Its best year was 1924, at #98. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Roland included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Roland
These names follow Roland's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Roland. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Raymond same first letter as Roland
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Roland's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Roland's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Roland or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Roland itself are excluded.