Garland vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garland

Boy #5,816 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wreath of flowers, festive crown"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Garland Rank #5,816

Arlan Rank #2,775

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #5816 for Garland.

Is Garland or Arlan more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Garland at #5816 in the United States.

What do Garland and Arlan mean?

Garland means "wreath of flowers, festive crown" (Old French origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Garland and Arlan boy or girl names?

Garland is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.