Daylon vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,250
Total SSA Count: 64
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Joah Cross Dashiell Keshawn

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Lathan

Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,198
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Alastair Oden Mordecai Jarvis

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Popularity Comparison

Daylon Rank #2,250

Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2250 for Daylon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylon or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Lathan mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Daylon and Lathan boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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