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Talon

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Pronounced TAL-un /ˈtæl.ən/High

Meaning: From the word talon — 'a claw (of a bird of prey)', from the Old French talon, 'a heel'; a word/surname-name; used for both sexes; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A claw: Talon is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the word talon — 'a claw (of a bird of prey)', from the Old French talon, 'a heel'; a word/surname-name; used for both sexes; we note the word
U.S. rank (2025)#13056 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 542

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919852025

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

Talon comes from the word talon — 'a claw (of a bird of prey)', from the Old French talon, 'a heel'; a word/surname-name; used for both sexes (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'TAL-un').

In the U.S. it appears mostly for boys; this girls' use is unusual. Rare for a girl, a-claw at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Talon means 'a claw (of a bird of prey)' (from the Old French talon, 'a heel') — a crisp, bold word-name used for both sexes (we note the word; said 'TAL-un').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Talon — word-name; unisex

Variations

TallonTalynTalen

Nicknames

Tal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talon mean?

Talon is a word-name — 'a claw (of a bird of prey)', from the Old French talon; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Talon?

It's said TAL-un /ˈtæl.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Talon a boy or girl name?

Talon is used for both sexes (more often for boys); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Talon?

Talon is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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