Long
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- Name
- Long
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- Boy name
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Long is a first name that is common in both China and Vietnam and means 'the dragon'. The name is particularly popular in East Asia.
What does the name Long mean?
The name Long has its roots in the Chinese and Vietnamese languages and carries the meaning 'the dragon'. With about 2.4 million bearers, Long is among the most common male first names worldwide.
Where does the name Long come from?
The origin of the name Long is both Chinese and Vietnamese, with the meaning 'the dragon'. In both languages, the word long (龍) is used. The languages in which this name occurs are Asian, particularly Chinese and Vietnamese, with Kanji in Mandarin also playing a role.
How do you pronounce Long?
The sound design and pronunciation of Long: The name is monosyllabic and has a deep sound. It is pronounced as 'Long' [lɔŋ] or [lɒŋ], with the dark O sound predominating, giving the name a certain weight and calmness. The nasal ending with '-ng' provides a soft, sustained final sound. Thus, Long appears concentrated and serene – short, but with lasting sonic impact.
Popularity
In Germany, Long is a common first name, currently ranking 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 700th. In the last ten years, Long has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,792nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,765th.
Nicknames & pet names
Longi / Longo / Longy
Famous people
- Edward Long Fox (British physicist)
- Ewe Long Choong (badminton player from Madagascar)
- Fan-Long Ko (musician from Taiwan)
- John Long Wilson (physicist from the USA)
- Ka Long Ng (Chinese badminton player)
- Long Chen (badminton player from China)
- Long Ding (Chinese American football player)
- Long Dong Silver (English actor)
- Long Jack Phillipus Jakamarra (Australian artist)
- Long John Baldry (British actor)
- Long John Reilly (American baseball player)
- Long Ma (Chinese table tennis player)
- Long Ren (Chinese biathlete)
- Long Sally (actor from America)
- Long Song (Chinese footballer)
- Long Tan (Chinese football player)
- Long Tu (writer)
- Long Ying (Chinese badminton player)
- Long Zhang (Chinese biathlete)
- Long Zheng (Chinese football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Long
What does the name Long mean?
The name Long originates from Chinese and Vietnamese and means 'the dragon'.
Where does the name Long come from?
Long has both Chinese and Vietnamese roots and is used in both languages as the word for 'dragon'.
How popular is the name Long?
With about 2.4 million bearers, Long is one of the most common male first names worldwide.