What does the name Leland mean?

The name Leland means "Fallow land".

What is the origin of the name Leland?

Leland is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 540 babies were named Leland in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Leland is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 540 ↘

All-Time Total: 55,868

Peak Year: 2007

Leland is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "lae" meaning "fallow land" and "land" meaning "land."

Boy names closely related to Leland

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Girl names closely related to Leland

Payton Lennox Willow Josie Kinsley Raegan Braelynn Brinley

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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