Erland

Meaning of Erland

Erland is a male name with origins in Sweden. In Swedish, it is pronounced as AIR-lahnd (/ˈɛːr.lɑnd/). The English pronunciation of Erland is ER-lənd (/ˈɜr.lənd/). This name also has a variation, Erlend.

While Erland may not be as common in recent years, historical data shows that it had some popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century. It ranked among the top 5000 names for baby boys born in 1982 and was consistently used during the 1940s to 1960s. Notably, it reached its peak in popularity in 1913 when it ranked among the top 1000 names for newborn boys.

The name Erland carries a sense of strength and uniqueness. It is a great choice for parents looking for an uncommon but meaningful name with Scandinavian roots.