Lathan vs Wendell

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 #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

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Lathan Rank #2,198

Wendell Rank #2,062

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Lathan or Wendell more popular?

Wendell is more popular, ranked #2062 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Wendell mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin).

Are Lathan and Wendell boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Wendell is primarily a boy name.