Lathan vs Rip

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 #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Lathan Rank #2,198

Rip Rank #2,118

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Lathan or Rip more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Rip mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin).

Are Lathan and Rip boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Rip is primarily a boy name.