Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "A triumphant wreath worn as a crown."

Popularity: The name Garland ranked 518th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: Some believe the surname came from the Old English gara land, signifying a triangular-shaped farm.