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Leland is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a surname, originally from an English place name, which meant ‘fallow land’ in Old English. A famous bearer was the politician, businessman and Stanford University founder Leland Stanford (1824-1893)." It ranked #494 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a surname, originally from an English place name, which meant ‘fallow land’ in Old English. A famous bearer was the politician, businessman and Stanford University founder Leland Stanford (1824-1893). The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Leland ranked #494 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #494 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Leland mean?
Leland means "fallow land", according to Behind the Name.
Is Leland a popular name?
Leland ranked #494 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Leland a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Leland appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Leland — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
