Harlan vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlan

Boy #668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rocky land, stony ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Harlan Rank #668

Arlan Rank #2,775

Harlan is more popular, ranked #668 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Harlan or Arlan more popular?

Harlan is more popular, ranked #668 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Harlan and Arlan mean?

Harlan means "rocky land, stony ground" (Old English origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Harlan and Arlan boy or girl names?

Harlan is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.