Landon Name Meaning
The name Landon comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Landon below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Landon Name Meaning
EnglishFrom a surname which 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).
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