Latham vs Oliver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Latham Rank #5,539
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5539 for Latham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Latham ___

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Latham

Fletcher Holden Weston Hadley Sutton

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latham or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Latham at #5539 in the United States.

What do Latham and Oliver mean?

Latham means "at the barns, near the granary" (Old Norse origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Latham and Oliver boy or girl names?

Latham is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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