The nameErland
Erland is a Scandinavian boy's name, close to Erlend. It was given in Norway mostly in the early 1950s.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Erland comes from the Old Norse Erlendr, "foreigner, one from elsewhere".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the early 1950s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Erland
Erland in Norway
1953peak year (28 births)
809babies named Erland in Norway since 1945
Erland was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 203 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Erland. Half of all babies named Erland in Norway were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Erland in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erland mean?
Erland comes from the Old Norse Erlendr, "foreigner, one from elsewhere".
What is the origin of the name Erland?
Scandinavian.
Is Erland a girl's or a boy's name?
Erland is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Erland?
Variants and related names of Erland include Erlend.