Langston vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Langston Rank #912

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Wes mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Langston and Wes boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.