Lathan vs Dakoda

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 #2,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friend, ally"

Origin: Sioux (Dakota/Lakota)

Native American American

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Lathan Rank #2,198

Dakoda Rank #2,006

Dakoda is more popular, ranked #2006 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Lathan or Dakoda more popular?

Dakoda is more popular, ranked #2006 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Dakoda mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Dakoda means "friend, ally" (Sioux (Dakota/Lakota) origin).

Are Lathan and Dakoda boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Dakoda is primarily a boy name.