Lathan vs Earl

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 #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Lathan Rank #2,198

Earl Rank #2,165

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

Is Lathan or Earl more popular?

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

What do Lathan and Earl mean?

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

Are Lathan and Earl boy or girl names?

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