Leland
Meaning of Leland
Leland is a male name with roots in English. The pronunciation in English is LEE-luhnd (/ˈli.lənd/). An alternative variation of the name is Leeland. In recent years, Leland has experienced varied popularity as a baby name in the United States. According to data for newborns, it saw its highest occurrence and rank in 1925, with 858 occurrences and a rank of 173. Despite some fluctuations over the years, the name Leland continues to be favored by many parents today, holding a respectable ranking within the top 500 names for boys.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as LEE-luhnd (/ˈli.lənd/)
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Notable People Named Leland
| Amasa Leland Stanford was a prominent American attorney, industrialist, and politician who, along with his wife, founded Stanford University. |
| Leland Devon Melvin is a retired NASA astronaut and American engineer who also served as the NASA Associate Administrator for Education. |
| Brett Leland McLaughlin, also known as Leland, is an American singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California, known for his work with popular artists such as Selena Gomez, Troye Sivan, and Kelsea Ballerini. |
| Leland H. Hartwell - Leland Harrison (Lee) Hartwell is a Nobel Prize-winning scientist known for his discoveries of protein molecules that control cell division. |
| Leland Blane Chapman is an American bail bondsman and bounty hunter, famous for his appearances on reality TV shows like Dog the Bounty Hunter and Dog and Beth: On the Hunt. |
| Leland Palmer is a versatile American actress, dancer, and singer known for her performances on Broadway and in film and television. |
| Leland Stanford Jr., the only son of American industrialist and politician Leland Stanford, tragically passed away at the age of 15 and became the namesake of Stanford University. |
| Leland Purvis is a renowned comic book writer and artist, famous for his work on the black and white series Vóx and Pubo. |
