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Talbot

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Talbot

Pronounced TAL-buht /ˈtɔːl.bət/Low

Meaning: Talbot is an aristocratic English surname of Norman French origin, borne notably by the Earls of Shrewsbury. Its earliest meaning is genuinely uncertain, with proposals ranging from a Germanic personal name to a nickname; we do not claim a settled gloss. As a first name it borrows this old surname and its dignified associations.Low

In 30 seconds: Talbot is a rare boy's name from an old English surname of Norman origin, of uncertain early meaning. It peaked around 1969 (said TAL-buht).
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Origin LowEnglish, Norman
MeaningTalbot is an aristocratic English surname of Norman French origin, borne notably by the Earls of Shrewsbury. Its earliest meaning is genuinely uncertain, with proposals ranging from a Germanic personal name to a nickname; we do not claim a settled gloss. As a first name it borrows this old surname and its dignified associations.
U.S. rank (2020)#11853 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 450

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919132020

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

Talbot is an English surname of Norman French roots, long tied to noble families such as the Earls of Shrewsbury. Its original meaning is honestly uncertain, so we present it as a distinguished surname-name rather than assign a false etymology. It has stayed uncommon as a first name in the United States.

Talbot appeared in small numbers across the twentieth century, with a modest high around 1969 when it was given to only about fifteen boys a year. A man named Talbot at that peak would be in his mid-fifties today, and the name keeps its crisp, patrician feel.

Did you know? The Talbot family gave its name to a breed of hunting hound and to the town of Talbotton, showing how far an old surname can travel.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Talbot — English surname of Norman origin (Earls of Shrewsbury); early meaning honestly uncertain; modest use as given name.

Variations

TalbottTalbertTolbert

Nicknames

TalBo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talbot mean?

It is an English surname of Norman origin used as a first name; its earliest meaning is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Talbot?

It is said TAL-buht /ˈtɔːl.bət/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Talbot a boy or girl name?

Talbot is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Talbot?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the late nineteen-sixties.

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