Langston

At a Glance: Name: Langston – Meaning: tall stone – Origin: English (place name/surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LANG-stun

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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

Phonetic: LANG-stun   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Langston mean?

Tall stone. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Langston)

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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