Nigel vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,190
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Lathan

Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,198
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190

Lathan Rank #2,198

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Lathan more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Lathan mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Nigel and Lathan boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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