Lathan vs Skye

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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Skye

Girl #480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, cloud island"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish British American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
642
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Lathan Rank #2,198
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 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

Skye ___

  • Skye Rose
  • Skye Elise
  • Skye Aurora
  • Skye Josephine
  • Skye Miriam
  • Skye Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lathan

Brayden Kelsey Landon Taylor Caden

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lathan or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Skye mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lathan and Skye boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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