Harlan

The masculine first name Harlan has its roots in an English surname that is based on an old geographical term (Harland Edge or Harlands Wood). Translated, it means 'the land of rabbits' or simplified 'rabbit land.'

What does the name Harlan mean?

The first name Harlan originates from an English surname that is based on a historical place name (Harland Edge or Harlands Wood). Its direct translation is 'the land of rabbits' or simply 'rabbit land.' The origins of the name can be found in Old English or Anglo-Saxon, where it derives from the components hara for 'the rabbit' and land for 'the land' or 'cleared land.' It is also possible that the first element comes from hâr for 'gray.' Variations include Harlen, Harlin, Harley, and Harlee. Feminine forms are Harleen and Harline.

Where does the name Harlan come from?

The name Harlan has Old English and Anglo-Saxon roots and means 'the land of rabbits.' It consists of the Old English terms hâr = gray or hara = the rabbit and land = the land, cleared land. The language is English.

How do you pronounce Harlan?

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Popularity

In Germany, Harlan is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 2,275th. Over the last ten years, Harlan has been given as a first name about 10 times, which places it at 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,182nd.

Famous people

• Harlan Coben (Author)