Lathan vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lathan

Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

American English

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Lathan Rank #2,198

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Lathan or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Ames mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Lathan and Ames boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.