Light vs Latham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

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Boy #5,539 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the barns, near the granary"

Origin: Old Norse

English British American

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Light Rank #5,561

Latham Rank #5,539

Latham is more popular, ranked #5539 vs #5561 for Light.

Is Light or Latham more popular?

Latham is more popular, ranked #5539 compared to Light at #5561 in the United States.

What do Light and Latham mean?

Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin). Latham means "at the barns, near the granary" (Old Norse origin).

Are Light and Latham boy or girl names?

Light is primarily a boy name. Latham is primarily a boy name.