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Lafayette Meaning and Origin

Lafayette is French given name meaning The name Lafayette is of French origin and means "from the little fort.".

Lafayette is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Lafayette is currently #6308 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Lafayette are Lafayette the basset hound from The Aristocats.

Lafayette is a 9 letters name with syllables.

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Lafayette

Lafayette name meaning

The name Lafayette is of French origin and means "from the little fort."

Lafayette name origin

French

Name facts

9 letter name

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Lafayette were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Lafayette in the US

Celebrities named Lafayette

Lafayette the basset hound from The Aristocats (Movies)

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Lafayette - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Lafayette?
The meaning of the name Lafayette is The name Lafayette is of French origin and means "from the little fort.".
What is the origin of the name Lafayette?
The origin of the name Lafayette is French .
Is Lafayette a girl or boy name?
The name Lafayette is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Lafayette were boys, 0.00% of babies called Lafayette were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Lafayette?
According to statistics, Lafayette is ranked 6308th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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