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Garland

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAR-lənd /ˈɡɑr.lənd/High

Meaning: From the English surname Garland — variously 'a maker of garlands/wreaths' (from Old French garlande, 'a wreath of flowers') and 'a triangle of land' (Old English); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A wreath of flowers: Garland is an English surname — 'a garland-maker' (or 'a triangle of land'). Vintage, warm, and crisp.

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Origin MediumEnglish, French

MeaningFrom the English surname Garland — variously 'a maker of garlands/wreaths' (from Old French garlande, 'a wreath of flowers') and 'a triangle of land' (Old English); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6928 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 23,856

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Garland comes from the English surname Garland — variously 'a maker or seller of garlands and wreaths' (from Old French garlande, 'a wreath of flowers') and 'one who dwells by a triangle of land' (Old English gara plus land; routes layered, which we note). A vintage, warm, distinguished name (nickname Gar).

In the U.S. it appears in the South. Rare, a-wreath-or-a-triangle-of-land at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Garland variously means 'a maker of garlands/wreaths' (Old French garlande) or 'a triangle of land' (Old English) — a vintage surname-name, warm and distinguished (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Garland — routes layered

Variations

GarlanGarlind

Nicknames

Gar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Garland mean?

Garland is an English surname, 'a garland-maker' or 'a triangle of land'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Garland?

It's said GAR-lənd /ˈɡɑr.lənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Garland a boy or girl name?

Garland is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Garland?

Garland is a rare name in the U.S.