Jones vs Langston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Jones Rank #849

Langston Rank #912

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Jones or Langston more popular?

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Jones and Langston mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jones and Langston boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.