Landon
Landon is a boys' name of English origin meaning “long hill or ridge.” It ranked #65 in the United States in 2025. An Old English surname-turned-given name derived from 'lang dun,' meaning long hill.
how do you pronounce Landon?
LAN-dun
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what does Landon mean?
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.
where does the name Landon come from?
An English surname taken from a place name, generally understood as combining lang, meaning long, with dun, meaning hill or ridge — a long hill. The elements are among the commonest in English place names.
the history of Landon
Landon has almost no history as a given name before the twentieth century, and its American rise is often linked to the actor Michael Landon, whose television work through the 1960s and 1970s kept the surname in view. It climbed into the American top forty during the 2000s.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #65 |
| 2023 | #62 |
| 2022 | #59 |
| 2021 | #57 |
| 2020 | #54 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Landon?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Landon?
- Landon Carter (character from A Walk to Remember)
- Michael Landon (actor)
what names are similar to Landon?
what names go well with Landon?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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