Lathan vs Mordecai

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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Popularity Comparison

Lathan Rank #2,198
Mordecai Rank #2,048

Mordecai is more popular, ranked #2048 vs #2198 for Lathan.

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

Mordecai ___

  • Mordecai James
  • Mordecai Aaron
  • Mordecai Elijah
  • Mordecai Solomon
  • Mordecai David
  • Mordecai Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lathan

Brayden Kelsey Landon Taylor Caden

If you choose Mordecai

Ezra Solomon Obadiah Miriam Esther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lathan or Mordecai more popular?

Mordecai is more popular, ranked #2048 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Mordecai mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Mordecai means "servant of Marduk" (Babylonian origin).

Are Lathan and Mordecai boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Mordecai is primarily a boy name.

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