Boy Name
Langdon
Langdon means “Hill”. 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.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Langdon — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Hill", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Langston is on your shortlist, Langdon belongs in the same conversation.
Langdon meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Hill
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Langdon as L·A·N·G·D·O·N, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Langdon is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Langdon variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Langdona, Langdone, Langdony, Langdo.
- Nicknames: Lang and L.
- Middle names: Pair Langdon with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Langdon middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Langston, Landon, Lansing, Laymon, Lamon — full picks on the sibling names for Langdon guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Langdon? Browse our names like Langdon 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 Langdon
What does the name Langdon mean?
Langdon means "Hill". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Langdon is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Langdon?
The exact origin of Langdon is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Langdon?
Langdon has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Langdon a boy's or girl's name?
Langdon is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Langdon in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Langdon sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Langdon?
Names that share Langdon's sound and style include Langston, Landon, Lansing, Laymon, Lamon.
What middle names pair well with Langdon?
Good middle-name fits for Langdon pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Langdon is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Langdon is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Langdon?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Langdon share its rhythm without rhyming — Langston, Landon, Lansing all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.