Langston
l(a)-ngs-ton,
lan(g)-ston
Origin:British
Popularity:1532
Meaning:long stone
If you are searching for a unique name that hasn’t been heard in a while, we have a name for you. The British boy’s name Langston means “long stone.” Langston is very uncommon and it didn’t make it to the US top 1000 until 2013. However, this name does belong to the influential poet, social activist, and novelist Langston Hughes who was the leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Famous People Named Langston
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- Langston HughesPlaywright, Poet
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