Landon
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Landon
Landon derives from Old English elements "land" (territory) and "dun" (hill), meaning "long hill" or "from the long hill." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States where it gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, with no specific religious association.
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Etymology
Landon derives from Old English elements "land" (territory) and "dun" (hill), meaning "long hill" or "from the long hill." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States where it gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, with no specific religious association.
Landon currently ranks #127 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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