Leland

Boy's name

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

Meaning Fallow land
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 540 Falling
Peak year 2007

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Leland Stanford - Railroad tycoon, founder of Stanford University.
  • Leland Orser - Actor known for roles in TV and film.
  • Leland Sklar - Renowned session bassist for various artists.
  • Leland Chapman - Bounty hunter, reality TV personality.
  • Leland Palmer - Fictional character in "Twin Peaks" TV series.
  • Leland H. Hartwell - Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine.
  • Leland D. Melvin - Former NASA astronaut, engineer, and football player.
  • Leland Bardwell - Irish poet and novelist.
  • Leland Hayward - Broadway producer and talent agent.

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