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Landis

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAN-dis /ˈlæn.dɪs/High

Meaning: From the German/French surname Landis — variously 'from the land/the open country' (German Land) and a form of Landus; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From the land: Landis is a German/French surname — 'of the open country'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGerman, French
MeaningFrom the German/French surname Landis — variously 'from the land/the open country' (German Land) and a form of Landus; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7463 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,298

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619072025

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

Landis comes from the German and French surname Landis — variously 'from the land, of the open country' (German Land) and a form of the personal name Landus (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-name (nickname Lan).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, from-the-land at the (likely) root, and crisp.

Did you know? Landis variously means 'from the land/the open country' (German Land) — a crisp, modern surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LAN-dis').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Landis — routes layered

Variations

LandusLandiss

Nicknames

Lan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Landis mean?

Landis is a German/French surname, 'from the land/the open country'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Landis?

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

Is Landis a boy or girl name?

Landis is a boy's name.

How popular is Landis?

Landis is a rare name in the U.S.

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