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Orlan

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-lun /ˈɔːr.lən/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Orlando (the Italian form of Roland), from Germanic elements read as 'famous land' or 'renowned in the land.' Crisp and strong.Low

In 30 seconds: A short form of Orlando: Orlan leans on 'famous land' (said 'OR-lun'). Crisp and strong.
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Origin LowItalian, Germanic
MeaningA short form of Orlando (the Italian form of Roland), from Germanic elements read as 'famous land' or 'renowned in the land.' Crisp and strong.
U.S. rank (2025)#10406 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 960

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192618982025

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

Orlan is a short form of Orlando (Italian for Roland), from Germanic elements meaning 'famous land; renowned in the land.' It reads crisp and strong — rare in the U.S. (said 'OR-lun').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, next to Orlando. Rare, crisp, and strong.

Did you know? Orlan trims Orlando — the Italian form of Roland, from Germanic roots read as 'famous land' — into a crisp, strong short name (said 'OR-lun').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Orlan — short form of Orlando; 'famous land'

Variations

OrlandOrlandoOrlin

Nicknames

OrlyLan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orlan mean?

Orlan is a short form of Orlando (from Roland), read as 'famous land; renowned in the land.'

How do you pronounce Orlan?

It's said OR-lun /ˈɔːr.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Orlan a boy or girl name?

Orlan is a boy's name.

How popular is Orlan?

Orlan is a rare name in the U.S.

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