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Arland

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-land /ˈɑr.lænd/High

Meaning: Variously 'the eagle land' (English, from earn + land) and a form of Erland (Old Norse, 'a foreigner/stranger'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The eagle land; a foreigner's land: Arland is English/Norse. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Norse
MeaningVariously 'the eagle land' (English, from earn + land) and a form of Erland (Old Norse, 'a foreigner/stranger'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8977 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1935
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,807

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193519012025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arland comes variously from 'the eagle land' (English, from earn + land) and a form of Erland (Old Norse, 'a foreigner/stranger'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AR-land').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage surname/given name. Rare, the-eagle-land at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Arland is variously 'the eagle land' (English) and a form of Erland (Norse, 'a foreigner') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AR-land').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Arland — routes layered

Variations

ErlandArlanArlen

Nicknames

Arlie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arland mean?

Arland is variously 'the eagle land' (English) and a form of Erland ('a foreigner', Norse); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arland?

It's said AR-land /r.laend/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arland a boy or girl name?

Arland is a boy's name.

How popular is Arland?

Arland is a very rare name in the U.S.

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