What origin is the name Roly?

Roly comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Roly a popular name?

Roly is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Roly does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Roly?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Roly — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Roly

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Roly

Roly

Boy

german

2 syllables

Roly is a german boy's name meaning "Diminutive of roland: famed land; renowned in the land. roland was a legendary hero who served charlemagne".

Parents who choose Roly pick a boy name from the german tradition, meaning "Diminutive of roland: famed land; renowned in the land. roland was a legendary hero who served charlemagne". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Diminutive of roland: famed land; renowned in the land. roland was a legendary hero who served charlemagne

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Roly

Very rare in US records

What does Roly mean?

Roly is a boy name of german origin meaning "Diminutive of roland: famed land; renowned in the land. roland was a legendary hero who served charlemagne".