What Does the Name Leland Mean
The name Leland comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Leland below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Leland Name Meaning
EnglishFrom 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).
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