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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Tall stone
- Origin
- English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LANG-stun
Langston is an English name with roots as a place name and surname, and it carries a real meaning: tall stone. You'll sometimes see it glossed as 'long town,' but that's not accurate — the ending actually comes from Old English 'stān' (stone) rather than 'tūn' (town). It's said LANG-stun.
Meaning & Origin of Langston
Meaning: Tall stone.
Origin: English (place name/surname).
A common claim: Often glossed as 'long town.' Actually: Langston is often said to mean 'long town' — the second element is actually Old English 'stān' (stone), not 'tūn' (town), so the real meaning is 'tall stone.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Langston
LANG-stunIPA /ˈlæŋstən/
Popularity of Langston
Langston peaked in popularity in 2016 at #652 (405 babies), and by 2024 had settled to #909 with 256 babies given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Langston mean?
Tall stone. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Langston?
Langston is pronounced LANG-stun (IPA: /ˈlæŋstən/).
Is Langston a popular name right now?
Langston peaked at #652 in 2016 and is ranked #909 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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