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Landon

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Pronounced LAN-dun /ˈlæn.dən/High

Meaning: From an English place/surname — Old English lang, 'long', plus dun, 'a hill'; 'the long hill; the ridge'; mostly a boys' name; here used for girls; we flag the male leanLow

In 30 seconds: The long hill; the ridge: Landon is an English place/surname. Mostly male — here for girls (said 'LAN-dun').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English place/surname — Old English lang, 'long', plus dun, 'a hill'; 'the long hill; the ridge'; mostly a boys' name; here used for girls; we flag the male lean
U.S. rank (2024)#4708 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,154

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719432024

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

Landon comes from an English place and surname — Old English lang, 'long', plus dun, 'a hill' — 'the long hill; the ridge'. It is mostly a boys' name; where it appears for a girl it is rare, and we flag the male lean honestly (slug distinguished; said 'LAN-dun').

In the U.S. Landon leans strongly male. Rare for girls, the-long-hill at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Landon joins the Old English lang, 'long', with dun, 'a hill' — 'the long hill; the ridge' — mostly a boys' name; we flag the male lean where it appears for a girl (said 'LAN-dun').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Landon — male lean; flagged

Variations

LandynLangdonLanden

Nicknames

Landi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Landon mean?

Landon is an English place/surname — 'the long hill; the ridge'. It is mostly a boys' name.

How do you pronounce Landon?

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

Is Landon a boy or girl name?

Landon is mostly a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name, which we flag.

How popular is Landon?

Landon is rare for girls in the U.S.

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