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Falcon

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAL-kən /ˈfæl.kən/High

Meaning: From the word falcon — Latin falco, 'a falcon, a hawk' (a swift bird of prey, a symbol of speed and keen sight)Medium

In 30 seconds: Swift and fierce: Falcon is the word-name for the bird of prey — bold, soaring, and strong. A striking nature name.

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word falcon — Latin falco, 'a falcon, a hawk' (a swift bird of prey, a symbol of speed and keen sight)

U.S. rank (2024)#4920 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 493

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Falcon comes from the word falcon — Latin falco, 'a falcon, a hawk' (a swift bird of prey, long a symbol of speed, focus, and keen vision; the Marvel hero too). A bold, striking nature word-name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-falcon at the root, and fierce.

Did you know? Falcon, from Latin falco, names the swift bird of prey prized for its speed and keen sight — a bold, soaring nature word-name.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — falcon — word origin

Variations

FalconFalko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Falcon mean?

Falcon is the word for 'a falcon, a swift bird of prey' (Latin falco).

How do you pronounce Falcon?

It's said FAL-kən /ˈfæl.kən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Falcon a boy or girl name?

Falcon is a boy's name.

How popular is Falcon?

Falcon is a rare name in the U.S.