Whit vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whit

Boy #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Whit Rank #2,108

Lathan Rank #2,198

Whit is more popular, ranked #2108 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Whit or Lathan more popular?

Whit is more popular, ranked #2108 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Whit and Lathan mean?

Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Whit and Lathan boy or girl names?

Whit is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.