Leland

Masculine

Meaning

Dweller in the meadowland or fallow land.

Etymology

Derived from Old English elements 'leah' (meadow, clearing) and 'land' (land, territory). The name originally described someone who lived in or owned meadowland.

About the Name Leland

Leland is an English place-name derived given name with rural origins. It experienced moderate popularity in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Notable Bearers

Leland Stanford