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Lathaniel

Quick answerLathaniel is a modern invented name combining the prefix "Lath-" (of uncertain origin, possibly a variant or diminution) with the Hebrew suffix "-niel" (from נִיאֵל, meaning "God is my judge").

Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,276
TrendStable
Peak year1998
Syllables3
Origin
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
ReligionChristian
Letters9
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,863

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Lathaniel

Lathaniel is a modern invented name combining the prefix "Lath-" (of uncertain origin, possibly a variant or diminution) with the Hebrew suffix "-niel" (from נִיאֵל, meaning "God is my judge").

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Etymology

Lathaniel is a modern invented name combining the prefix "Lath-" (of uncertain origin, possibly a variant or diminution) with the Hebrew suffix "-niel" (from נִיאֵל, meaning "God is my judge"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian communities, particularly in African American tradition, though it lacks significant historical precedent or notable bearers in classical or religious texts.

Lathaniel currently ranks #13,276 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.

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