Harlan

Meaning of Harlan

Harlan means 'rock land' or 'hare land'. It can refer to someone who lives in a rocky area or one known for hares.

Harlan has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Harlan

Harlan is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #617 in 2025 from #848 in 2013.

Notable people named Harlan

• Harlan Coben
  Bestselling mystery novel author
• Harlan Ellison
  Science fiction author and screenwriter
• Harlan Howard
  Country music songwriter
• Harlan Fiske Stone
  U.S. Supreme Court Justice
• Harlan Hill
  American football player

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Questions about the name Harlan

What does the name Harlan mean?

Harlan means harlan means 'rock land' or 'hare land'. it can refer to someone who lives in a rocky area or one known for hares, and it comes from German origins.

Is Harlan a boy's or a girl's name?

Harlan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Harlan?

In 2025, Harlan ranked #617 for boys, up from #666 the year before.

When was Harlan most popular?

Harlan peaked at #617 in 2025.