Lathan vs Sylvester

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 #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Lathan Rank #2,198

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Lathan or Sylvester more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Sylvester mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Lathan and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.