Lathan vs Sylvester

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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Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Polish Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,106
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sly, Syl, Vest

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Popularity Comparison

Lathan Rank #2,198
Sylvester Rank #2,106

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 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

Sylvester ___

  • Sylvester James
  • Sylvester Thomas
  • Sylvester Lee
  • Sylvester Ray
  • Sylvester Dean
  • Sylvester Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lathan

Brayden Kelsey Landon Taylor Caden

If you choose Sylvester

Cornelius Leopold Augusta Theodora Ignatius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lathan or Sylvester more popular?

Sylvester is more popular, ranked #2106 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Lathan and Sylvester mean?

Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Lathan and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Lathan is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.

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