Names like Harlan
If Harlan is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from German classics to names with a similar sound. Harlan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Boden, Robin, Otis and Roland.
24 boy names like Harlan
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- Boden#769Boden means "messenger" or "shelter".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Robin#705Robin comes from the name Robert, meaning "bright fame".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Otis#652Means "wealthy" or "fortunate".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Roland#608Means "famous land." It can also mean "famous throughout the land."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Kaiser#836Means "emperor" or "ruler."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Hank#413Hank is a short form of Henry, which means "ruler of the home" or "power of the home."Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Lachlan#606From the land of lakes; ScotlandSame “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Johan#572Johan means "God is gracious." It is a form of the name John.Also GermanSame “-an” ending
- Otto#277Otto means "wealth" or "fortune."Also German2 syllables
- Hendrix#354Hendrix means "home ruler" or "ruler of the estate." It's often considered a variant of…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Kylan#579From the strait or channel; handsomeSame “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Kolter#600Derived from "Colt", meaning young horse.Also German2 syllables
- Walter#252Walter means "powerful warrior" or "commander of the army."Also German2 syllables
- Royce#500Royce means "son of the famous one." It's like saying someone is the child of a…Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
- Rayan#588It means "heaven's gate" or "abundantly watered."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Archie#301Truly brave; genuinely bold.Also German2 syllables
- Ayan#762In Sanskrit, Ayan means "movement" or "path." In Arabic, it can mean "good luck" or "era."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Ocean#720Refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Wilder#431It means "untamed" or "wild hunter," referring to someone who lives in the wilderness or…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Kian#401Ancient or enduring.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- HarrisHarris means "son of Harry." Harry is a shortened version of Henry, which means "ruler…Also German2 syllables
- Lian#428Lian often means "lotus" or "graceful willow" in Chinese.Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Ryker#183Ryker is thought to mean "rich" or "powerful."Also German2 syllables
- Bode#748Bode means "messenger" or "one who announces".Also GermanSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Harlan?
- Names with a similar style to Harlan include Boden, Robin, Otis, Roland, Kaiser and Hank.
- How are these names matched to Harlan?
- Each name is compared with Harlan on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Harlan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other German names are like Harlan?
- Boden, Robin, Otis, Roland and Kaiser share Harlan's German roots.