Langston vs Douglas

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 #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Langston Rank #912

Douglas Rank #855

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Douglas more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Douglas mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Langston and Douglas boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.