Boy
Harlan
HAR-lun
Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable
✦ Meaning
“From Old English 'here' (army) and 'land' (land), originally meaning 'army land.' An American name with pioneering spirit and understated strength.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #666 in the United States.
Origin
Old English
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Har
Style
StrongClassicVintage
Famous Bearers
- Harlan Ellison (author)
- Harlan Coben (author)
People Also Ask
From Old English 'here' (army) and 'land' (land), originally meaning 'army land.' An American name with pioneering spirit and understated strength.
Harlan is currently ranked #666 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Harlan include Har.
Names that pair beautifully with Harlan include Harrison, Hartley, Hale.