Orlan
OR-lan
Popularity
#10602
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
953
Peak Year
#32 in 1926
First Recorded
1898
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Orlan is thought to be a variation of the Germanic name 'Roland', meaning 'famous land'. It may also have Old Norse or Slavic roots.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
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