Langston vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Langston Rank #912

Harold Rank #991

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Langston or Harold more popular?

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Langston and Harold mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Langston and Harold boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.