Lando

“Short form of Germanic names containing 'land'” — Italian, from Germanic origin

Boy's name · #1685 in the US (2025) · Trending

Lando is climbing: on the charts since 1911, it reached #1685 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet, with about 100 boys given the name last year. Roughly 750 have carried it all-time.

Around the world: about 1 in 1,300 boys in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 2,200 boys in Scotland (2025) · about 1 in 4,900 boys in Belgium (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 3 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Landos

Lando — Pope from 913 to 914
Lando Norris — British and Belgian racing driver (born 1999)
Lando Buzzanca — Italian actor (1935–2022)
Lando Fiorini — Italian singer (1938-2017)
Lando I of Capua — Italian noble

In stories & tradition

Lando Calrissian — Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back · Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
Lando Calrissian's father — Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles

What Landos become

Among 23 notable people named Lando:

No single standout — notable Landos spread across many fields.

Similar names: Theoden · Lael · Rolando · Luxton · Milano · Juno

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