Jarvis vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jarvis

Boy #2,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear servant"

Origin: Old Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,024
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jarv, Jay

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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

Jarvis Rank #2,024
Lathan Rank #2,198

Jarvis is more popular, ranked #2024 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jarvis ___

  • Jarvis James
  • Jarvis Lee
  • Jarvis Anthony
  • Jarvis Eugene
  • Jarvis Wayne
  • Jarvis Patrick

Lathan ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jarvis

Travis Darnell Marcus Leroy Latoya

If you choose Lathan

Brayden Kelsey Landon Taylor Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jarvis or Lathan more popular?

Jarvis is more popular, ranked #2024 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Jarvis and Lathan mean?

Jarvis means "spear servant" (Old Germanic via Old French origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Jarvis and Lathan boy or girl names?

Jarvis is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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