Leland as a name
Leland is a masculine given name of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English words “laege,” meaning “field,” and “land,” meaning “land,” which together mean “meadowland.”
The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including Leland Stanford, an American tycoon and founder of Stanford University, and Leland Bardwell, an Irish writer and poet.
As a name, Leland is generally considered to be uncommon but not rare. It has a classic and traditional feel to it, yet it remains distinctive and modern-sounding.
