Talon

Meaning of Talon

Talon refers to the claw of a bird of prey, like an eagle or hawk.

Talon has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Talon

After ranking as high as #426 in 2006, Talon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Talon

• Talon Smith
  American football player
• Talon Sei Ly
  Cambodian-American mixed martial artist
• Talon Dunbar
  American musician
• Talon Waters
  American actor
• Talon Siggers
  American football player

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Questions about the name Talon

What does the name Talon mean?

Talon means talon refers to the claw of a bird of prey, like an eagle or hawk, and it comes from French origins.

Is Talon a boy's or a girl's name?

Talon is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Talon?

Talon did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Talon most popular?

Talon peaked at #426 in 2006.