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.
MeaningClaw; the sharp curved claw of a bird of prey; from Old French talon (heel, claw), from Latin talus (ankle, heel)
U.S. rank (2024)#1045 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births211 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,319
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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If you like Talon…
Raven— nature bird name with the same wild, predator-adjacent feel
Falcon— the direct bird-of-prey name that talons belong to
Hawk— bird of prey name in the same nature/power category
Blaze— energy word-name with the same rugged confidence
Flint— nature material name with the same sharp, hard-edged quality
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.
