London Meaning

What does London mean?

The name London is of English origin.

The meaning of London is "fortress, ruler".

London is used as both a boys and girls name.

It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Lon-don.

The Given Name London

London is a great choice for parents looking for a more popular name.

A special name that is sure to be loved.

Alternate names include Londyn.

London falls into the place name category.

London Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 180 in baby name popularity for girls with 1,632 occurrences. It ranked 821 in baby name popularity for boys with 271 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 151 in baby name popularity for girls with 1,966 occurrences. It ranked 820 in baby name popularity for boys with 274 occurrences.

Want to see how London sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the London Name Popularity Page.

London Related Names

Variants of the name London include Londyn.

Famous Londons

London Numerology

Destiny Number, Life Path Number, Soul Urge and Personality Number. These Numerological numbers may tell your child's story. Take a look at the Numerology Of London.

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London Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name London in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name London.

Just for fun, see the name London in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the London in Nautical Flags page.