Langston vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Langston Rank #912

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Nelson mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Langston and Nelson boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.