"Long meadow or clearing in the woods"
Origin: English
Language: English
Langley
Pronunciation: [ l-ANGL-ee ]
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A distinctive 2-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Langley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 116 babies have been named Langley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Langley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,599 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #9,599
- Total SSA Count
- 9
- Cultural Origins
- English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Lang
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Frequently Asked Questions About Langley
What does the name Langley mean?
"Long meadow or clearing in the woods" (from English)
What is the origin of the name Langley?
Langley has English and American origins. In English, it means "Long meadow or clearing in the woods".
Is Langley a boy or girl name?
Langley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9599. As a girl name, it is ranked #8048. Langley is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Langley?
Langley is pronounced l-ANGL-ee.
How popular is the name Langley?
Langley is currently ranked #9599 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Langley?
Common nicknames for Langley include Lang.
What are good middle names for Langley?
Popular middle name pairings include Langley James, Langley Cole, and Langley Harrison.
What are good sibling names for Langley?
Names that pair well with Langley as siblings include Hadley, Hartley, and Beckham.
How many syllables does Langley have?
Langley has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Langley a common or rare name?
Langley is an uncommon name, ranked #9599 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Langley?
Are there other spellings for Langley?
Related spellings include Langston.
About the Name Langley
Langley is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "Long meadow or clearing in the woods" in English .
Is Langley a boy or girl name? Langley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,599 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,048. Langley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Langley is currently ranked #9,599 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Langley has 2 syllables and is pronounced l-ANGL-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Langley include Lang. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Langley include Langston . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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