Talon

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAL-un /ˈtæl.ən/High

Meaning: Claw; the sharp curved claw of a bird of prey; from Old French talon (heel, claw), from Latin talus (ankle, heel)High

In 30 seconds: An English nature name meaning 'claw of a bird of prey,' from Old French talon (heel, claw). It evokes the speed, precision, and power of eagles and hawks — a fierce, elemental nature name for boys.

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Origin HighFrench, English

MeaningClaw; the sharp curved claw of a bird of prey; from Old French talon (heel, claw), from Latin talus (ankle, heel)

U.S. rank (2025)#1181 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births175 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 12,494

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

Talon is an English nature name from Old French talon (claw, heel), from Latin talus (ankle). In falconry, the talon is the lethal curved claw of a hawk or eagle. As a given name it is a modern American nature-word coinage.

Talon entered U.S. boys' charts from the 1990s onward. It ranked #1045 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Falconry — the ancient art of training birds of prey — uses the word 'talon' to describe the most critical feature of the hunting bird. Falconry is one of humanity's oldest hunting traditions, practiced for over 4,000 years across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Talon — Old French/Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

TaelynTallon

Nicknames

Tal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talon mean?

Talon means 'claw,' specifically the sharp curved claw of a bird of prey, from Old French talon (claw, heel) and Latin talus (ankle).

How do you pronounce Talon?

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

Is Talon a boy or girl name?

Talon is used primarily as a boys' name.

How popular is Talon?

Talon ranked #1045 for U.S. boys in 2024.