Landon
Landon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlændən/
Meaning and origin of Landon
Root meaning: “long”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Place names in England, from Old English lang (“long”) + dūn (“hill”).
How popular is Landon?
Since 1880, 1,182 girls and 186,603 boys in the U.S. have been named Landon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2682 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #33 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #127 for boys, with 2,868 babies given the name.
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Landon FAQ
What does the name Landon mean?
Landon traces back to a root meaning "long". A male given name transferred from the surname. Place names in England, from Old English lang (“long”) + dūn (“hill”).
What is the origin of the name Landon?
Landon is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Landon?
Since 1880, 1,182 girls and 186,603 boys in the U.S. have been named Landon (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2682 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #33 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #127 for boys, with 2,868 babies given the name.
Is Landon a boy or girl name?
Landon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,182 girls and 186,603 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.