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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Descendant of a ruler/governor
- Origin
- Irish (Anglicized surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- FAL-un
Fallon is an Anglicized Irish surname turned first name, meaning "descendant of a ruler or governor." It's used as a gender-neutral name, pronounced FAL-un (/ˈfælən/), with a bold, well-traveled feel that fits bold, worldly name styles. If you want a name with real surname history behind it rather than an invented one, Fallon fits that.
Meaning & Origin of Fallon
Meaning: Descendant of a ruler/governor.
Origin: Irish (Anglicized surname).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Fallon
FAL-unIPA /ˈfælən/
Popularity of Fallon
SSA records for Fallon run from 1972 to 2024, with the name peaking at #376 in 1982 (611 babies) before settling much lower, at #736 in 2024 (382 babies).
Names Like Fallon
These names share Fallon’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Fallon mean?
Descendant of a ruler/governor. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Fallon?
Fallon is pronounced FAL-un (IPA: /ˈfælən/).
Is Fallon a popular name right now?
Fallon peaked at #376 in 1982 and is ranked #736 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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