Fallon

At a Glance: Name: Fallon – Meaning: descendant of a ruler/governor – Origin: Irish (Anglicized surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: FAL-un

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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

Phonetic: FAL-un   IPA: /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).

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Fallon mean?

Descendant of a ruler/governor. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fallon)

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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