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The baby name Lon is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced LON — IPA: /lɑn/ (US), /lɒn/ (UK); rhymes with 'on'.

Lon is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: LON — IPA: /lɑn/ (US), /lɒn/ (UK); rhymes with 'on'

What is the meaning of the name Lon ?

The baby name Lon is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced LON — IPA: /lɑn/ (US), /lɒn/ (UK); rhymes with 'on'.

Lon is English in Origin.

Lon is an English short form used as an independent given name. It most often derives from Alonzo/Alonso (ultimately from Spanish Alfonso, ultimately from Germanic adal ‘noble’ + funs ‘ready’), but can also abbreviate Lawrence/Laurence (‘laurel-crowned’), Leon, Leonard, or Leonidas (‘lion’). This range of sources gives Lon layered meanings - nobility and readiness, laurel honor, and leonine strength - depending on the parent name.

In the United States, Lon has been recorded since the late 19th century, peaking in popularity in the early 1900s; silent-film icon Lon Chaney (born Leonidas Frank Chaney) and his son helped cement its recognition. The name remains brisk and vintage, favored for its one-syllable punch. Variants and related forms include Lonnie/Lonny (diminutives), Lonn (spelling), and the longer roots Alonzo, Alonso, Alfonso/Alfonse/Afonso, Alphonse, Lawrence/Laurence, Leon, Leonard, and Leonidas. Feminine or unisex counterparts include Loni, Lona, and Lonna.

Lon has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Lon

Lon Nol Politician · Born 1913 · Cambodia Lon Nol was a Cambodian politician best known for leading a coup in 1970 that ousted Prince Norodom Sihanouk and established the Khmer Republic. He served as the Prime Minister and later as the President of Cambodia during a turbulent period marked by civil war and conflict with the Khmer Rouge.

Celebrity babies named Lon

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Lon Chaney Jr. Frances Cleveland Creighton singer Lon Chaney film director ★★★★★

Lon – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KH 0 #3 1 102
MO 0 #44 9 2,706
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MO Boys 0 #163 61 5,842
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
SI Boys 0 #200 10 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
MO Girls 0 #256 8 7,056
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
AL Boys 0 #287 12 5,122
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
PH Boys 0 #364 20 11,440
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
SD Boys 0 #459 8 10,523
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
HK Boys 0 #501 27 12,905
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
CM Boys 0 #541 10 12,054
AE Girls 0 #543 11 20,968
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
KW Girls 0 #554 8 19,177
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
IN Girls 0 #649 6 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #655 13 13,071
SG Boys 0 #680 18 17,960
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
QA Boys 0 #698 10 18,093
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
BR Boys 0 #733 19 12,213
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
EG Boys 0 #872 15 15,035
NL Girls 0 #900 56 5,933
United States Boys 2022 #904 5 7,226
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
SA Girls 0 #913 23 25,931
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #917 14 5,610
NL Boys 0 #922 30 5,873
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #942 11 5,697
EG Girls 0 #947 13 14,742
CO Boys 0 #973 9 15,656
MX Boys 0 #973 10 16,355
MY Girls 0 #977 18 24,821
NG Boys 0 #995 7 16,906
MY Boys 0 #1,017 95 25,439
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MA 0 #1,066 63 20,986
DZ 0 #1,072 105 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,165 14 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,443 29 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,543 72 28,008

Lon is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Lon

Lon is predominantly a boy's name.
Lon is a one syllable name, pronounced LON — IPA: /lɑn/ (US), /lɒn/ (UK); rhymes with 'on'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lonnie, Lonny, Lonn and Lôn.
Somewhat — Lon ranked #904 in United States in 2022, placing it just outside the most common names.
Lon's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #878 in 2012 to #904 in 2022 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Lon are in our database, including Lon Nol (Politician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Lon for their child, including Frances Cleveland Creighton and Lon Chaney.