75%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈlæn.dən/ [key·simplify] 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 RootLandon (surname)VariantsLanden, LandynDiminutiveLannyUser SubmissionLandon PopularityUS Animations·Details Last ranked #92 in 2021 Canada Last ranked #976 in 2013 England and Wales Last ranked #96 in 2023 United States People think this name isRate·Details wholesome strong refined Categories composers, conductors, earth, educators, landforms, NASCAR, pianists, place names, politics, sizes, songwriters, Squishmallows, surnames, YouTubers