Earl vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

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Earl Rank #2,165

Lathan Rank #2,198

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Earl or Lathan more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Earl and Lathan mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Earl and Lathan boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.