Names Starting With L
BoyEnglish#65 in 2025
Landon
Landon is a boys' name of English origin meaning “long hill or ridge.” It ranked #65 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
LAN-dun
meaning & origin
The name Landon means “long hill or ridge.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An Old English surname-turned-given name derived from 'lang dun,' meaning long hill. It gained popularity as a first name in the late 20th century in the United States.
popularity over time
#542020
#572021
#592022
#622023
#652024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #65 |
| 2023 | #62 |
| 2022 | #59 |
| 2021 | #57 |
| 2020 | #54 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Landon
- Landon Carter (character from A Walk to Remember)
- Michael Landon (actor)
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