75%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. LAN-dən [key·IPA] Meaning & History From a surname that was derived from an Old English place name meaning "long hill" (effectively meaning "ridge"). Use of the name may have been inspired in part by the actor Michael Landon (1936-1991). Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantsLanden, LandynDiminutiveLanny PopularityUS Animations·Details Last ranked #87 in 2019 Canada Last ranked #73 in 2021 United States People think this name isRate·Details wholesome strong refined Categories earth, landforms, place names, sizes, surnames