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Rollie

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROL-ee /ˈrɒl.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Roland/Rollin — from the Germanic, 'famous land; renowned throughout the land' (hrod, 'fame', + land, 'land')Low

In 30 seconds: Famous land: Rollie shortens Roland/Rollin. Sweet, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA short form of Roland/Rollin — from the Germanic, 'famous land; renowned throughout the land' (hrod, 'fame', + land, 'land')

U.S. rank (2025)#6731 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1947

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,569

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rollie is a short form of Roland/Rollin — from the Germanic, 'famous land; renowned throughout the land' (hrod, 'fame', + land, 'land'). A sweet, classic name (said 'ROL-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare, famous-land at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Roland means 'famous land; renowned throughout the land' (hrod, 'fame', + land, 'land') — Rollie is a sweet short form, classic and warm (said 'ROL-ee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Rollie — short form of Roland

Variations

RollyRolandRollin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rollie mean?

Rollie shortens Roland/Rollin — Germanic 'famous land; renowned throughout the land'.

How do you pronounce Rollie?

It's said ROL-ee /ˈrɒl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rollie a boy or girl name?

Rollie is a boy's name.

How popular is Rollie?

Rollie is a very rare name in the U.S.