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Landen

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAN-dun /ˈlæn.dən/High

Meaning: Long hill; variant of Landon, from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill, down)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Landon, the Old English place-name meaning 'long hill.' The -en ending gives it a slightly softer visual feel than the -on ending of Landon, while keeping the same pronunciation.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningLong hill; variant of Landon, from Old English lang (long) + dun (hill, down)
U.S. rank (2025)#1045 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births212 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 26,814

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819692025

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

Landen is a spelling variant of Landon, from Old English lang (long) and dun (hill, down). Landon has been used as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries.

Landen appeared in U.S. boys' charts as a variant of Landon. It ranked #813 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The Long Down/Landon place name pattern appears in dozens of English village names — every English settlement with 'long' + 'hill' in its name ultimately has the same Old English ancestry that gives Landen/Landon their meaning.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name — Landon — Old English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LandonLandyn

Nicknames

LandLan

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If you like Landen…

Landon— the standard spelling of the same Old English name
Brayden— two-syllable -den ending name in the same popular boys' tier
Jayden— two-syllable -den ending name from the same naming wave
Caden— two-syllable -den ending name in the same category
Hayden— Old English -den surname name in the same register

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Landen mean?

Landen means 'long hill,' a spelling variant of Landon, from Old English lang (long) and dun (hill, down).

How do you pronounce Landen?

It's said LAN-dun — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Landen a boy or girl name?

Landen is used primarily as a boys' name.

How popular is Landen?

Landen ranked #813 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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