Meaning & Origin
An English surname transferred from the given name of Anglo-Norman origin, from a diminutive of the given name Rollo.
Rollins is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, a Norman surname derived from a diminutive of the Old German name Rollo, meaning 'famous wolf' or 'renowned wolf,' from hroth (fame) and wulf (wolf).
Henry Rollins — the punk musician, spoken word artist, and cultural provocateur — gave this surname contemporary edge and intellectual credibility. The Rollins Band name brings intensity and creative fearlessness. As a first name, Rollins has the weighty, surname-style confidence that makes it stand out alongside Flynn, Beckett, and Lennon.