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Leyland

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAY-land /ˈleɪ.lænd/Medium

Meaning: From an English place/surname, 'fallow/untilled land' (from Old English laege, 'fallow', + land, 'land') — Leyland in Lancashire; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Fallow/untilled land: Leyland is an English place/surname. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LAY-land').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place/surname, 'fallow/untilled land' (from Old English laege, 'fallow', + land, 'land') — Leyland in Lancashire; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#7510 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 292

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Leyland comes from an English place/surname, 'fallow/untilled land' (from Old English laege, 'fallow', + land, 'land'; the town of Leyland in Lancashire; we note the place). A crisp, classic name (said 'LAY-land'; nickname Ley).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, fallow-land at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Leyland is an English place/surname, 'fallow/untilled land' (Old English laege, 'fallow', + land) — a town in Lancashire — crisp and classic (we note the place; said 'LAY-land').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Leland — place noted

Variations

LelandLaylandLeeland

Nicknames

Ley

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leyland mean?

Leyland is an English place/surname, 'fallow/untilled land'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Leyland?

It's said LAY-land /ˈleɪ.lænd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leyland a boy or girl name?

Leyland is a boy's name.

How popular is Leyland?

Leyland is a rare name in the U.S.

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