Langston vs Forest

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 #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Langston Rank #912

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Forest mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Langston and Forest boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.