Kior vs Lathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kior

Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,243
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Kior Rank #2,243
Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2243 for Kior.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kior ___

  • Kior James
  • Kior Lee
  • Kior Blake
  • Kior Reid
  • Kior Cole
  • Kior Ash

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 Kior

Zion Kael Nova Lyric Atlas

If you choose Lathan

Brayden Kelsey Landon Taylor Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kior or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Kior and Lathan mean?

Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Kior and Lathan boy or girl names?

Kior is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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