Brooklyn vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooklyn

Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

American English

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Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

American English

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Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2288 for Brooklyn.

Is Brooklyn or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Brooklyn at #2288 in the United States.

What do Brooklyn and Lathan mean?

Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Brooklyn and Lathan boy or girl names?

Brooklyn is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.