Leland
Leland comes from the Old English "læge" (fallow) and "land" (land) — meaning "fallow land" or "meadow land." Leland Stanford (1824-1893), the American industrialist who founded Stanford University in 1885, is the most famous American bearer. Leland was moderately popular in mid-century America, peaking at #404 in 1921. Leland is a male name of English (place name) origin that means "Meadow land, fallow land". Vintage, American, and a little academic. The name sounds historic. Lelands tend to be thoughtful. US peaked #404 in 1921. Now top 500. Well-known people named Leland include Leland Stanford (Stanford University founder), Leland (English place name), Leland (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Leland include Lael (variant), Lell (variant), Lee (nickname).