Garlan

Garlan is an uncommon feminine name with possible connections to several origins. It may be a variant of Garland, which derived from the Old French 'garlande,' referring to a wreath or crown of flowers or leaves. Alternatively, it could be related to the masculine name Garland or serve as a feminine form of Garlen. The name carries associations with natural beauty, celebration, and achievement, as garlands have historically been given as symbols of victory or honor. Despite its melodic quality and positive connotations, Garlan remains quite rare as a given name in most English-speaking countries. Its uniqueness offers distinctiveness while still providing familiar sounds that make it accessible to speakers of various languages.

Garlan is also given to boys.

Pronounced GAR-lan.

As of October 2026, Garlan ranked #4624 in US births in 1972 SSA, peaked at #2004 in 1930.