Boy Name
Landis
Landis is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Landis — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Lindsy is on your shortlist, Landis belongs in the same conversation.
Landis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Landis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Landis as L·A·N·D·I·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Landis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Landis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Landisa, Landise, Landisy, Landi.
- Nicknames: Lan and L.
- Middle names: Pair Landis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Landis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lindsy, Lindsey, Lindsay, Lyndsie, Landon — full picks on the sibling names for Landis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Landis? Browse our names like Landis guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Landis
What does the name Landis mean?
Landis has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Landis?
The exact origin of Landis is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Landis?
Landis has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Landis a boy's or girl's name?
Landis is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Landis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Landis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Landis?
Names that share Landis's sound and style include Lindsy, Lindsey, Lindsay, Lyndsie, Landon.
What middle names pair well with Landis?
Good middle-name fits for Landis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Landis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Landis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Landis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Landis share its rhythm without rhyming — Lindsy, Lindsey, Lindsay all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.