Roald \ro(a)-ld\ as a boy's name is pronounced ROH-al. It is of Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Roald is "famous ruler". Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen; author Roald Dahl.

Similar baby names are Ronald, Bald, Rollo, Roland, Rad, Rolf, Ralf, Rand, Rowl, Roul, Read, Rod, Rodd, Rolly, Rolle, Roneld, Ronaldo, Ranald, Rowly, Royle, Torald and Wald.