β Browse
Langston
BoyEnglish origin Β· /LANG-stΙn/ Β· classic
Meaning: Long stone or tall stone.
Popularity 8/1002 syllablesβ Falling
Insights
Today, Langston is a rare name (popularity 8/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Langston is an English surname of Old English origin, derived from the words 'lang,' meaning 'long,' and 'stan,' meaning 'stone.' It likely referred to a person who lived near a notable long stone or tall rock. The name gained prominence as a given name in honor of the renowned African-American poet and writer Langston Hughes.
Make it theirs
πBaby name bookShop on Amazon βπ€"Langston" nursery lettersShop on Amazon βπ§ΈPersonalized Langston blanketShop on Amazon βπLangston birth announcementShop on Amazon β
As an Amazon Associate, NameTheKid earns from qualifying purchases.