Origin of the name Leland:
Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English elements lēah (wood, clearing, meadow) or læge (fallow) and land (land, area). The name was indicative of one who lived near a clearing or piece of fallow land.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Buy the bookDoes Leeland sound...
Sibling Names for Leeland...
Do you know any real life Leelands?
What are their siblings named?
Reader Contributions
Contribute to, or edit, this collection of community wisdom on the name Leeland!
- Comments and insights on the name Leeland: | Edit
might be cute for a girl also
- Personal experiences with the name Leeland: | Edit
- Share what you know!
- Nicknames for Leeland: | Edit
- Share what you know!
- Meanings and history of the name Leeland: | Edit
- Share what you know!
- Famous real-life people named Leeland: | Edit
- Share what you know!
- Leeland in song, story & screen: | Edit
- Share what you know!
NameVoyager US Popularity of Leeland Over Time
NameMapper Current Popularity of Leeland by State
Baby Name Wizard Store
Celebrate with personalized baby name products! Custom birth announcements, invitations, bibs, onesies & more.
Start Shopping