Fischer vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fischer

Boy #2,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fisherman"

Origin: German

German Jewish American Scandinavian

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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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Fischer Rank #2,004

Lathan Rank #2,198

Fischer is more popular, ranked #2004 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Fischer or Lathan more popular?

Fischer is more popular, ranked #2004 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Fischer and Lathan mean?

Fischer means "fisherman" (German origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Fischer and Lathan boy or girl names?

Fischer is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.