Harlan
HAR-lin
Popularity
#3522
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
26,489
Peak Year
#519 in 1924
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname and given name derived from Old English elements 'hara' meaning 'hare' and 'land' meaning 'land'. Therefore, 'hare land'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Harlan Coben
American mystery and thriller author
Harlan Ellison
American science fiction author
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