Harlan
Pronunciation: [ h-AHRL-uhn ]
Ranked #3536, Harlan is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #3,536
- Total SSA Count
- 44
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Harlan is also used as a boy name, ranked #668.
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About the Name Harlan
Harlan is a girl name .
Is Harlan a boy or girl name? Harlan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,536 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #668. Harlan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Harlan is currently ranked #3,536 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Harlan include Har, Hay, Harie, and Harlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Harlan include Harlow, Harley, Harlee, Harlem, Harlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.