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Landon

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAN-dun /ˈlæn.dən/High

Meaning: Long hill; ridge settlement — from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill)High

In 30 seconds: An Old English surname meaning 'long hill,' Landon has a sturdy, wide-open American feel and has been a popular U.S. boys' name since the late 20th century.
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Origin HighOld English
MeaningLong hill; ridge settlement — from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 151,787

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201018822017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Landon derives from an Old English place name and surname composed of lang (long) and dun (hill or down). Several English place names share this origin.

As a given name Landon gained traction in the United States in the 1980s and 1990s and entered the top 100 boys' names in the 2000s, sustained by the country-music and Southern naming aesthetic.

Did you know? Michael Landon (1936–1991), the American actor beloved for Little House on the Prairie and Bonanza, helped popularize the name Landon in the United States.

Variations

LandenLandyn

Nicknames

LandLando

Famous Bearers

  • ★Michael Landon (1936–1991)
    American actor, writer, and director known for Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie.

If you like Landon…

Weston— Old English -ton/-don name with the same American country feel
Brayden— modern two-syllable name with the same Southern American naming style
Easton— Old English directional -ton name with the same wide-open American spirit

Frequently Asked

What does the name Landon mean?

Landon is an Old English place name and surname meaning 'long hill,' from lang (long) and dun (hill).

How do you pronounce Landon?

It is said LAN-dun /ˈlæn.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Landon a boy or girl name?

Landon is used almost exclusively as a boy's name.

How popular is Landon?

Landon has been in the U.S. top 100 boys' names since the 2000s.