Daylon vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,250
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daye

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Daylon Rank #2,250
Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2250 for Daylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daylon ___

  • Daylon James
  • Daylon Lee
  • Daylon Reese
  • Daylon Scott
  • Daylon Andre
  • Daylon Michael

Lathan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lathan

Brayden Kelsey Landon Taylor Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylon or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Lathan mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Daylon and Lathan boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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