US Popularity:5800
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German, Irish, Norse
Meaning:Pledge, oath; Warrior's land; Descendant of a nobleman; Foreign; Free man; Noble warrior
Arlan is an English boy’s name with a world of inspiration. Its Irish roots lead the title to the meaning “pledge” or “oath,” gifting your little one with an honorable spirit. This cool-kid name might also have connections to German and Old Norse, signifying “warrior’s land,” “descendant of a nobleman,” or “foreign.” The meaning “free man” or “noble warrior” stems from Arlen’s ties to the German Erl. No doubt you’ll have a tough little one on your hands with the bravery to overcome anything. If you’re looking for a name that is sure to stand out from the crowd and capitalizes on European links, look no further than Arlan.

Arlan Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Arlan is currently #5800 in U.S. births
Boy:Arlan is currently #2685 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2685
in 2023
+ 724
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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