Iven vs Latham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iven

Boy #5,681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan via Slavic Ivan

Cultural Roots

Germanic Welsh American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,681
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iv, Van

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Latham

Boy #5,539 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the barns, near the granary"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,539
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lath, Latch

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Iven Rank #5,681
Latham Rank #5,539

Latham is more popular, ranked #5539 vs #5681 for Iven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iven ___

  • Iven James
  • Iven Thomas
  • Iven Robert
  • Iven William
  • Iven Lee
  • Iven Scott

Latham ___

  • Latham James
  • Latham William
  • Latham Henry
  • Latham George
  • Latham Edward
  • Latham Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iven

Evan Owen Ivor Wren Rowan

If you choose Latham

Fletcher Holden Weston Hadley Sutton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iven or Latham more popular?

Latham is more popular, ranked #5539 compared to Iven at #5681 in the United States.

What do Iven and Latham mean?

Iven means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan via Slavic Ivan origin). Latham means "at the barns, near the granary" (Old Norse origin).

Are Iven and Latham boy or girl names?

Iven is primarily a boy name. Latham is primarily a boy name.

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