Roland Stephens

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Roland Stephens — English
108K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Roland Stephens is a name that combines English origins. The first name Roland is a masculine given name of English origin. Roland (died 778) was a Frankish military leader in Charlemagne's service, and subject of the epic poem The Song of Roland. Rural Municipality of Roland, Manitoba Canada Roland, Arkansas, United States, a census-designated place Roland, Iowa, United States, a city Roland, Oklahoma, United States, a town Roland, Tasmania, a locality in Australia Roland, Texas, United States, an unincorporated community Roland (Lully), a 17th-century opera with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, and a libretto by Philippe Quinault Roland (Piccinni), an opera by Niccolò Piccinni "Roland", a song on the 2002 album Turn. The surname Stephens: Stephens is a surname. It is a patronymic and is recorded in England from 1086. Alexander Stephens (born 1996), Welsh musician better known as Strawberry Guy Alexander H. Stephens (1812–1883), Vice President of the Confederate States Alison Stephens (1970–2010), British mandolinist Ann S. Roland is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 108K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Roland reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Roland

English

Roland (died 778) was a Frankish military leader in Charlemagne's service, and subject of the epic poem The Song of Roland. Rural Municipality of Roland, Manitoba Canada Roland, Arkansas, United States, a census-designated place Roland, Iowa, United States, a city Roland, Oklahoma, United States, a town Roland, Tasmania, a locality in Australia Roland, Texas, United States, an unincorporated community Roland (Lully), a 17th-century opera with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, and a libretto by Philippe Quinault Roland (Piccinni), an opera by Niccolò Piccinni "Roland", a song on the 2002 album Turn.

Surname: Stephens

Welsh

Stephens is a surname. It is a patronymic and is recorded in England from 1086. Alexander Stephens (born 1996), Welsh musician better known as Strawberry Guy Alexander H. Stephens (1812–1883), Vice President of the Confederate States Alison Stephens (1970–2010), British mandolinist Ann S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Roland is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Roland by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Roland Stephens

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Roland Stephens:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Roland?
The first name Roland originates from English. Roland (died 778) was a Frankish military leader in Charlemagne's service, and subject of the epic poem The Song of Roland. Rural Municipality of Roland, Manitoba Canada Roland, Arkansas, United States, a census-designated place Roland, Iowa, United States, a city Roland, Oklahoma, United States, a town Roland, Tasmania, a locality in Australia Roland, Texas, United States, an unincorporated community Roland (Lully), a 17th-century opera with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, and a libretto by Philippe Quinault Roland (Piccinni), an opera by Niccolò Piccinni "Roland", a song on the 2002 album Turn.
When was Roland most popular?
The name Roland reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Stephens?
The surname Stephens originates from Welsh. Stephens is a surname. It is a patronymic and is recorded in England from 1086. Alexander Stephens (born 1996), Welsh musician better known as Strawberry Guy Alexander H. Stephens (1812–1883), Vice President of the Confederate States Alison Stephens (1970–2010), British mandolinist Ann S.
What are the origins of the name Roland Stephens?
The name Roland Stephens combines two different traditions: the first name Roland has English roots, while the surname Stephens originates from Welsh.
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