Langston vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Langston Rank #912

Billy Rank #1,051

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Langston or Billy more popular?

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Langston and Billy mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Langston and Billy boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.