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Fallon

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Pronounced FAL-un /ˈfΓ¦l.Ι™n/High

Meaning: Leader or superior; anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Fallamhain, meaning descendant of Fallamhan, where Fallamhan means leader or rulerHigh

In 30 seconds: Fallon is an Irish Gaelic surname meaning leader or descendant of the ruler, raised to feminine glamour by the scheming Fallon Carrington in the TV series Dynasty, and enjoying a modern revival as a sleek two-syllable girls name.
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Origin HighIrish Gaelic
MeaningLeader or superior; anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname O Fallamhain, meaning descendant of Fallamhan, where Fallamhan means leader or ruler
U.S. rank (2025)#779 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births349 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 11,633

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198219812025

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

Fallon anglicizes the Irish Gaelic surname O Fallamhain, meaning descendant of Fallamhan, where Fallamhan comes from fallomh meaning superior or chief. The O'Fallon clan was based in County Roscommon in Connacht, one of the ancient Irish provinces.

As a given first name, Fallon entered American use in the early 1980s, driven almost entirely by the character on Dynasty. It has since developed independent standing, used by parents who love its Irish heritage, strong meaning, and distinctive -on ending. It is used almost exclusively for girls in America.

Did you know? Fallon Carrington, played by Pamela Sue Martin and later Emma Samms in the prime-time soap opera Dynasty (1981-1989), was one of television's most glamorous and scheming characters, giving the name an unmistakable association with wealth and ambition.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name β€” Fallon β€” Irish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration β€” popularity data

Variations

FallenPhalon

Nicknames

Fal

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Fallon Sherrock (1994-)
    English professional darts player, first woman to beat a man at the PDC World Championship
  • β˜…Fallon Carrington
    fictional character from the television series Dynasty

If you like Fallon…

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Brennanβ€” fellow Irish surname turned first name with a strong consonant sound
Reaganβ€” same Irish Gaelic origin and confident two-syllable surname-name appeal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fallon mean?

Fallon means leader or superior, from the Irish Gaelic O Fallamhain meaning descendant of the ruler or chief.

How do you pronounce Fallon?

It is said FAL-un, two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Fallon a girls name?

In the United States, Fallon is used almost exclusively as a girls name, boosted by the Dynasty character.

Is Fallon an Irish name?

Yes, Fallon is the anglicization of an Irish Gaelic surname from County Roscommon, meaning leader or chief.

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