The first name Talon
A boy’s name from French meaning “heel”.
2 syllables Male Also a surname
Meaning and origin
French origin
Talon means “heel” in French.
The surname derives from Old French talon (“heel”) as a nickname for a deformity, or for a swift runner; also diminutive of Talbot and Talleyrand. The modern given name is associated with English talon.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
Talon last appeared in the official list in 2024, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 2008, with 11 births (#1,828).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Talon with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Talon at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 175 boys born in the United States were named Talon, the 1,181st most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2006, when 661 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
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Questions
- What does the name Talon mean?
- Talon means “heel” in French.
- What is the origin of the name Talon?
- The surname derives from Old French talon (“heel”) as a nickname for a deformity, or for a swift runner; also diminutive of Talbot and Talleyrand. The modern given name is associated with English talon.
- How popular is the name Talon?
- In 2024, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Talon, ranking 5,119th. Its peak was 2008, with 11 births.
- Is Talon a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 96% of the 13,039 US babies named Talon since 1880 were boys.
- When was Talon most popular?
- 2006 in the United States, when 661 babies were named Talon, its highest rank at 426th.
- Is Talon also a surname?
- Yes. Talon is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.