Langston vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Langston Rank #912

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Harry mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Langston and Harry boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.