Harland is a masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English elements 'here' meaning army and 'land' signifying land. It was popularized by the American industrialist and philanthropist Harland David Sanders, known worldwide as Colonel Sanders, the founder of the fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken.
"The name Harland saw peaks in popularity with 11 births in 2019, but has since declined to 5 births in 2022. Over the span of these years, a total of 24 babies have been named Harland."