Harlan Meaning

What does Harlan mean?

The name Harlan is of English origin.

The meaning of Harlan is "battleground".

Harlan is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Har-lan.

The Given Name Harlan

Simple and classic, it is a name considered by many parents.

An attractive name, Harlan possesses great character.

Harlan is also great as a middle name.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Harlan 'Pat' Page.

Harlan Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 746 in baby name popularity for boys with 316 occurrences. It ranked 5,337 in baby name popularity for girls with 24 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 788 in baby name popularity for boys with 296 occurrences. It ranked 4,238 in baby name popularity for girls with 34 occurrences.

View the Harlan Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Harlan has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Harlan to other names.

Harlan Related Names

Famous Harlans

Harlan 'Pat' Page ~ Basketball Player

Harlan Numerology

Destiny Number, Life Path Number, Soul Urge and Personality Number. These Numerological numbers may tell your child's story. Take a look at the Numerology Of Harlan.

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Harlan Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Harlan in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Harlan.

Just for fun, see the name Harlan in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Harlan in Nautical Flags page.