Lathan vs Laurence

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 #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Lathan Rank #2,198

Laurence Rank #2,194

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Lathan or Laurence more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Laurence mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Lathan and Laurence boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.