Malachai vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malachai

Boy #2,300 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew malakhi

Hebrew Irish English Christian

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Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

American English

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Malachai Rank #2,300

Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2300 for Malachai.

Is Malachai or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Malachai at #2300 in the United States.

What do Malachai and Lathan mean?

Malachai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew malakhi origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Malachai and Lathan boy or girl names?

Malachai is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.