Rowland is an English name derived from Old German Hrodland, meaning "fame" or "renown" combined with "-land", likely referring to someone who worked on land owned by Hroth. It has historical significance as the name of Saint Rowland, a French nobleman and Christian martyr in the 9th century. The name also appears in various literary works like "The Song of Roland" and C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia series.