Popularity: 7477
Origin: Norse
Meaning: pledge or oath
Arlan is a gender-neutral name with Norse and Gaelic origins meaning “pledge or oath.” This rather unique name may just have passed you by. For boys, Arlan only ranks just inside the top 7,000 baby names while it’s not even registered for girls—yet! If you’re looking for a name that is sure to stand out from the crowd and capitalizes on some European links, look no further than Arlan.