Lon Name Meaning
The name Lon comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Lon below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Lon Name Meaning
EnglishShort form of ALONZO and other names containing the same sound. Famous bearers were American actors Lon Chaney Sr. (1883-1930) and Lon Chaney Jr. (1906-1973). The elder's birth name was Leonidas.
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