Orlando
Orlando is a boy name of Italian/Germanic origin meaning “Famous throughout the land”, pronounced or-LAN-doh. It ranked #873 in the United States in 2025, given to 275 babies, and peaked at #246 in 1975. Common nicknames: Lando, Orly, Landi.
How popular is Orlando in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Orlando mean, and where does it come from?
Orlando is the Italian form of the Germanic name Roland, composed of "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land), meaning "famous throughout the land." The name was immortalized in Italian Renaissance literature, particularly in Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem Orlando Furioso and Matteo Maria Boiardo's Orlando Innamorato. Virginia Woolf's novel Orlando further cemented its literary prestige. The city of Orlando, Florida, was named after the soldier Orlando Reeves, giving the name geographic recognition as well. Orlando carries a romantic, adventurous quality that connects it to both medieval chivalry and modern cosmopolitan culture.
How is Orlando used around the world?
Orlando is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.
Female FormOrlanda
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Orlando?
Famous People Named Orlando
- Orlando Bloom — English actor
- Orlando di Lasso — Franco-Flemish Renaissance composer
- Orlando Cepeda — Puerto Rican baseball Hall of Famer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Orlando mean?
Orlando is a boy name of Italian/Germanic origin meaning "Famous throughout the land." Orlando is the Italian form of the Germanic name Roland, composed of "hrod" (fame) and "land" (land), meaning "famous throughout the land." The name was immortalized in Italian Renaissance literature, particularly in Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem Orlando Furioso and Matteo Maria Boiardo's Orlando Innamorato.
How do you pronounce Orlando?
Orlando is pronounced or-LAN-doh. Common variations include Roland, Rolando, Orlandus.
Is Orlando a boy name?
Yes, Orlando is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Lando, Orly, Landi.