Harlan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Harlan Name at a Glance

Name	Harlan
Meaning	From the land of strength.
Origin	Teutonic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Harlan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Harlan means “From the land of strength”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Harlan Name Origin

Our database records Harlan under Teutonic origin. Browse more Teutonic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Harlan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Harlan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Harlan

When considering Harlan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.