Rip vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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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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Rip Rank #2,118

Lathan Rank #2,198

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Rip or Lathan more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Rip and Lathan mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Rip and Lathan boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.