The baby name Farlan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɑr.lən/ (FAR-lən).
Farlan is Scottish in Origin.
The baby name Farlan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfɑr.lən/ (FAR-lən).
Farlan is Scottish in Origin.
Farlan is a masculine given name of Scottish origin, arising as a surname-derived forename. It traces to Scottish Gaelic Mac Phàrlain, “son of Parlan,” where Pàrlan is a Gaelic personal name long treated as the vernacular equivalent of Bartholomew. Through that link, the meaning is often connected to the Aramaic bar-Talmai, “son of Talmai,” with Talmai interpreted as “furrows” or “ploughman.” Some scholars also relate Parlan to the older Irish Parthalán (Partholón), giving the name a legendary, early medieval resonance.
As a given name Farlan is rare, gaining occasional use from the 19th century onward in Scotland and the Scottish diaspora, especially Canada and the United States, as a heritage revival from the clan surname MacFarlane/McFarlane. Related forms and cognates include Farlane, Farland, and Farlin; the broader family name is MacFarlane (Gaelic: Mac Phàrlain). The name carries connotations of lineage, craftsmanship, and Highland identity.
Farlan is exceptionally rare. Across 5 countries, we found just 17 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Farlan is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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