Lathan vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lathan

Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

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Lathan Rank #2,198

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Lathan or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Basil mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Lathan and Basil boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.