James vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lathan Rank #2,198

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Lathan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lathan

Brayden Kelsey Landon Taylor Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lathan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do James and Lathan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are James and Lathan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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