Lathan vs Lukah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Lukah

Boy #2,265 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Italian Brazilian International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,265
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lou, Luke

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Popularity Comparison

Lathan Rank #2,198
Lukah Rank #2,265

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2265 for Lukah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lathan ___

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

Lukah ___

  • Lukah James
  • Lukah Gabriel
  • Lukah Sebastian
  • Lukah Mateo
  • Lukah Eli
  • Lukah Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lathan

Brayden Kelsey Landon Taylor Caden

If you choose Lukah

Mia Isla Noah Elias Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lathan or Lukah more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Lukah at #2265 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Lukah mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Lukah means "light" (Latin origin).

Are Lathan and Lukah boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Lukah is primarily a boy name.

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