Erland

Erland is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “eagle’s land.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Erland at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“eagle’s land”
Pronunciation
/ˈɛər.lənd/

About the name Erland

Erland belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “eagle’s land” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Erland first appears in Social Security records in 1901. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #984 in 1901, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 478 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Erland in US records

First recorded (US)
1901
Best US rank
#984 in 1901
Peak year
1917
Total since 1880
478

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Erland mean?

Erland means “eagle’s land” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Erland a boy or girl name?

Erland is a boy name.

What origin is the name Erland?

Erland comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Erland?

Erland first appears in US records in 1901. Its best-ever ranking was #984 in 1901, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Erland?

Erland is pronounced /ˈɛər.lənd/ (IPA).

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