| Meaning | pledge |
| Origin | Gaelic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ar-lan |
With its gentle, rolling sounds and uncommon status, Arlan offers something refreshingly different in the naming landscape. This name feels like a hidden gem, familiar enough not to confuse but rare enough to intrigue. Arlan has an old-world charm that somehow feels perfectly suited to contemporary times, bridging past and present effortlessly. The name suggests someone thoughtful and creative, perhaps drawn to arts or literature, someone who values depth over flash. It's the kind of name that grows more appealing over time, revealing new dimensions as the child develops his personality. Arlan works beautifully across different life stages, equally appropriate for a toddler and a professional adult. Parents who choose Arlan often appreciate subtlety and sophistication, preferring understatement to ostentation. The name has a quiet strength about it, never demanding attention but always earning respect once noticed.
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| Arlan Specter | American politician and lawyer |
| Arlan Stangeland | American politician |
| Arlan Lehman | American physician |
| Arlan Ettinger | Founder of Guernsey's auction house |
| Arlan Suderman | Agricultural commodities market analyst |
| Arlan Galbraith | Canadian farmer and politician |
| Arlan Meekhof | American politician |
| Arlan Harris | American football player |
| Arlan Fick | American entrepreneur |
| Arlan Hatch | American artist and educator |
| Arlan M. Cohen | American film producer |
| Arlan Siu | Hong Kong actor and singer |
| Arlan D. Melendez | Native American leader and businessman |
| Arlan Smith | Australian rugby league player |
| Arlan Christ | American musician |
| Arlan Handberg | American track and field athlete |
| Arlan Spector | American artist and illustrator |
| Arlan Kardon | American composer |
| Arlan D. Wine | American army officer |
| Arlan Yoder | American entrepreneur and philanthropist |
| Arlan Sunblade | Fantasy novel character |
| Arlan of Eldin | Character in a fictional medieval setting |
| Arlan Swift | Sci-fi story protagonist |
| Arlan Thorn | Heroic character in a fantasy series |
| Arlan Rivers | Character in a historical drama |
| Arlan Darkstorm | Dark fantasy character |
| Arlan Hart | Spacefaring adventurer in a futuristic story |
| Arlan Winter | Main character in a mystery novel |
| Arlan Blackwood | Fantasy realm prince in a novel |
| Arlan Redwood | Magical school student in a fantasy saga |
| Arlan Stone | Protagonist in an epic fantasy adventure |
| Arlan Swiftclaw | Shapeshifting character in a supernatural tale |
| Arlan Stormrider | Viking-inspired hero in a mythic story |
| Arlan Thornvale | Knightly character in a medieval fantasy |
| Arlan Frostfang | Barbarian warrior in a fantasy world |
| Arlan Nightshade | Stealthy rogue character in a role-playing tale |
| Arlan Silverkin | Dwarven hero in a high-fantasy novel |
| Arlan Dreamweaver | Dream-walking character in a magical story |
| Arlan Skywatcher | Sky-bound explorer in a steampunk universe |
| Arlan Emberheart | Fire-controlling protagonist in a fantasy epic |