Rodney vs Langston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Langston Rank #912

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Langston more popular?

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Langston mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Rodney and Langston boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.