Dashiell vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Lath, Lan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dashiell Rank #2,060
Lathan Rank #2,198

Dashiell is more popular, ranked #2060 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dashiell ___

  • Dashiell James
  • Dashiell Henry
  • Dashiell William
  • Dashiell Cole
  • Dashiell Thomas
  • Dashiell Reed

Lathan ___

  • Lathan James
  • Lathan Cole
  • Lathan Blake
  • Lathan Reid
  • Lathan Chase
  • Lathan Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dashiell

Emmett Phoebe Sullivan Cordelia Fletcher

If you choose Lathan

Brayden Kelsey Landon Taylor Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dashiell or Lathan more popular?

Dashiell is more popular, ranked #2060 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Dashiell and Lathan mean?

Dashiell means "page boy, herald" (French origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Dashiell and Lathan boy or girl names?

Dashiell is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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