Langston vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#912
Total SSA Count
256
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lang, Langy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Langston Rank #912
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #912 for Langston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Langston ___

  • Langston James
  • Langston Lee
  • Langston Cole
  • Langston Reid
  • Langston Miles
  • Langston Hayes

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Langston

Zora Harlem Ella Miles Ida

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Langston or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Theodore mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Langston and Theodore boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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