Roald
- Pronunciation
- [Roald]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Famous Leader
- Origin
- German
Roald Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 189 baby boys have been named Roald. The name peaked in 1928 with 18 US births that year (rank #1887).
Top States for Roald
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Roald births are: Minnesota (6).
Other German-Origin Names Like Roald
If you like Roald's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
5-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Roald's exact length and starting letter: Rabab, Rabah, Radwa, Raena, Rafal.
Quick Facts About Roald
Famous People Named Roald
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Roald.
- Roald Dahl — Children's Author (1916)
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Compare Roald to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Roald against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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