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Landan

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAN-dən /ˈlæn.dən/High

Meaning: -an spelling of Landon — from Old English, 'the long hill' (lang, 'long', plus dun, 'hill')Medium

In 30 seconds: The long hill: Landan spells Landon — 'the long hill'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaning-an spelling of Landon — from Old English, 'the long hill' (lang, 'long', plus dun, 'hill')
U.S. rank (2024)#5337 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619802024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Landan is an -an spelling of Landon — from Old English, 'the long hill' (lang, 'long', plus dun, 'hill, down'). A crisp, modern surname-name (actor Michael Landon); the -an styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Landon. Rare, the-long-hill at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Landon means 'the long hill' (Old English lang, 'long', plus dun, 'hill') — a crisp surname-name (Michael Landon) — Landan is an -an spelling.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Landon — root etymology

Variations

LandonLandenLandyn

Nicknames

Lan

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If you like Landan…

Landon— the standard spelling
Landen— a fellow spelling
Landyn— a companion spelling
Camden— another -den/-don surname-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Landan mean?

Landan spells Landon — Old English 'the long hill'.

How do you pronounce Landan?

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

Is Landan a boy or girl name?

Landan is a boy's name.

How popular is Landan?

Landan is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Landon is more common.

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