What is the origin of the name Harlon?

Harlon is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Harlon?

Harlon is currently ranked #9277 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Harlon

HAR-lun

Popularity

#9277

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

English

Total Births

1,844

Peak Year

#44 in 1939

First Recorded

1910

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

From the English surname. Its meaning relates to 'hare' or 'high land'.

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Nicknames

Har Lon

Spelling Variations

Harlan Harland Harley

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