Lyndon as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lyndon

What is the meaning of the name Lyndon ?

The baby name Lyndon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɪndən/ (LIN-dən).

Lyndon is English in Origin.

Lyndon is an English surname-turned-given name derived from Old English lind "linden, lime tree" and dun "hill," yielding the sense "hill of linden trees." It likely originated as a locational surname from places called Lyndon in Rutland and the West Midlands. Variants include Lynden, Linden, and Lindon; Linden is often considered unisex, while Lyndon and Lynden skew masculine. Short forms such as Lyn or Lynn occasionally appear, though they’re more common independently.

As a first name, Lyndon emerged in the 19th century alongside the British-American fashion for adopting surnames as given names. Its profile rose sharply in the 1960s due to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, after which usage declined but remained recognizable in English-speaking countries. The name blends stately, presidential associations with gentle arboreal imagery, making it appealing to parents seeking a nature-linked choice with traditional English roots.