Lathan vs Lou

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Lathan Rank #2,198

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Lathan or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Lou mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Lathan and Lou boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.