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At a Glance: Name: Garland – Meaning: a garland-maker/seller, or from a place name roughly meaning 'triangular plot of land' – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: GAR-lund
Garland is an English surname name, rooted in two possible sources: someone who made or sold garlands, or a place name that roughly meant 'triangular plot of land.' It's not a name with a single fixed meaning, but rather one built from real surname history. For parents drawn to English surname-turned-first-names, Garland carries that kind of grounded, working-name origin.
Meaning & Origin of Garland
Meaning: A garland-maker/seller, or from a place name roughly meaning 'triangular plot of land'.
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Garland
Phonetic: GAR-lund IPA: /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
Popularity of Garland
Garland has never been common: even at its peak in 1899 it only reached #251, with 44 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #5722 with just 16 babies, making it one of the rarer choices across the SSA's 1880-2024 records.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Garland mean?
A garland-maker/seller, or from a place name roughly meaning ‘triangular plot of land’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Garland)
How do you pronounce Garland?
Garland is pronounced GAR-lund (IPA: /ˈɡɑːrlənd/).
Is Garland a popular name right now?
Garland peaked at #251 in 1899 and is ranked #5722 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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