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Long
BoyVietnamese, Chinese· “dragon”
- Meaning
- dragon
- Origin
- Vietnamese, Chinese
- Pronunciation
- LAWNG
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #13,152
- US babies 2025
- 5
- Best rank
- #821 (1988)
- Peak year
- 1988
Meaning and origin of Long
Long is a Vietnamese and Chinese name that is usually said to mean “dragon”.
Long is a Vietnamese and Chinese name. In Vietnamese it most often means dragon, from the Sino-Vietnamese long, and in Chinese the same sound, lóng, is written with the character for dragon. The dragon is a symbol of strength and good fortune in both cultures. The word has other meanings too depending on the written character, so the family's choice can differ. In English it is said LAWNG, which also matches the English word long. It is a short, strong name. As a surname Long also appears in English, from a nickname for a tall person.
Popularity over time
Long first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 1982. Its best national rank was #821 in 1988, the same year it reached its highest count of 133 babies. In 2025, 5 babies were named Long, and it ranked #13,152 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,108 in 1980, #1,286 in 2000, #7,928 in 2010, and #13,152 in 2025. Of the 1,909 US boys named Long since records began, 38% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 470 babies. Since 2010, 256 more have been named Long.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Derrell, Derrek, Brandin, Geraldo, and Joshuah.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Long is usually pronounced LAWNG, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with L and ends in “-ng”.
Middle names for Long
A few middle names that flow with Long: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Long
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Long mean?
Long is a Vietnamese and Chinese name that is usually said to mean “dragon”.
What is the origin of the name Long?
Long has Vietnamese and Chinese roots. Long is a Vietnamese and Chinese name.
Is Long a popular name?
Not especially. Long ranked #13,152 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Long a boy or girl name?
Long is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Long?
Long is usually pronounced LAWNG. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings