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Landon

Landon is a boy's name of English origin meaning “long hill.” In 2024 it was given to 3,316 boys in the United States.

Landon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“long hill”
Pronunciation
/ˈlændən/
Also spelled
Langdon

About the name Landon

Landon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “long hill” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Langdon.

In the United States, Landon first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #33 in 2010, and in 2024 3,316 babies received the name — 183,725 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Landon in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#33 in 2010
Peak year
2010
Babies named Landon in 2024
3,316
Total since 1880
183,725

Spellings & short forms

Langdon

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Landon mean?

Landon means “long hill” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Landon a boy or girl name?

Landon is a boy name. In 2024, 3,316 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Landon?

Landon comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Langdon.

How popular is the name Landon?

Landon first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #33 in 2010, and 3,316 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Landon?

Landon is pronounced /ˈlændən/ (IPA).

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