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Tallon
Pronounced TAL-ən /ˈtæl.ən/High
Meaning: -ll- spelling of Talon — from Old French talon, 'a heel; a claw, a talon' (a bird of prey's claw)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Tallon is a -ll- spelling of Talon — from Old French talon, 'a heel', which came to mean 'a claw, a talon' (the powerful gripping claw of an eagle or hawk). A bold, sleek, modern word/surname-name; the -ll- styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Talon. Rare, a-claw at the root, and sleek.
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What does the name Tallon mean?
Tallon spells Talon — 'a claw, a talon' (a bird of prey's claw).
How do you pronounce Tallon?
It's said TAL-ən /ˈtæl.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Tallon a boy or girl name?
Tallon is a boy's name.
How popular is Tallon?
Tallon is a rare name in the U.S.