Falcon

At a Glance: Name: Falcon – Meaning: a falcon, the bird of prey – Origin: English (from Old French faucon, Late Latin falco) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: FAL-kun

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Falcon is an English name for the bird of prey, coming from Old French faucon and Late Latin falco. It's said FAL-kun. If you want a name that points straight at a bird known for hunting, this one does exactly that.

Meaning & Origin of Falcon

Meaning: A falcon, the bird of prey.

Origin: English (from Old French faucon, Late Latin falco).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Falcon

Phonetic: FAL-kun   IPA: /ˈfælkən/

Popularity of Falcon

Falcon is still uncommon in the U.S.: it ranked #4920 in 2024, with 20 babies given the name. It peaked at #3674 in 2020 with 29 babies, so it has slipped a little since then.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1961–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Falcon mean?

A falcon, the bird of prey. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Falcon)

How do you pronounce Falcon?

Falcon is pronounced FAL-kun (IPA: /ˈfælkən/).

Is Falcon a popular name right now?

Falcon peaked at #3674 in 2020 and is ranked #4920 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)

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