Ben vs Langston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Ben Rank #802

Langston Rank #912

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Ben or Langston more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Ben and Langston mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ben and Langston boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.