Wendell vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wendell

Boy #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

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Wendell Rank #2,062

Lathan Rank #2,198

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

Is Wendell or Lathan more popular?

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

What do Wendell and Lathan mean?

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

Are Wendell and Lathan boy or girl names?

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