Renowned land
A variant of the Germanic name Roland, Orlan is composed of the elements 'hrod' (fame/renown) and 'land' (territory). It shares the same etymological roots as the more common Orlando and Roland but offers a rarer, more streamlined sound.
Less common today
Orlan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,432 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Chairman of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation
French contemporary performance artist
