John vs Landon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Landon Rank #106

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #106 for Landon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Landon more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Landon at #106 in the United States.

What do John and Landon mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Landon means "from the long ridge" (Old English origin).

Are John and Landon boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Landon is primarily a boy name.

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