Whitaker vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whitaker

Boy #2,233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"white field, white acre"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Whitaker Rank #2,233

Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2233 for Whitaker.

Is Whitaker or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Whitaker at #2233 in the United States.

What do Whitaker and Lathan mean?

Whitaker means "white field, white acre" (Old English origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Whitaker and Lathan boy or girl names?

Whitaker is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.