Fallon
Fallon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfælən/
Meaning and origin of Fallon
Root meaning: “descendant of Fallamhan”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Anglicized form of Irish Ó Fallamhain (“descendant of Fallamhan”), a personal name related to follúnaitheoir (“ruler, governor”).
How popular is Fallon?
Since 1880, 11,634 girls and 619 boys in the U.S. have been named Fallon (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #376 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #3102 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #779 for girls, with 364 babies given the name.
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Fallon FAQ
What does the name Fallon mean?
Fallon traces back to a root meaning "descendant of Fallamhan". A male given name transferred from the surname. Anglicized form of Irish Ó Fallamhain (“descendant of Fallamhan”), a personal name related to follúnaitheoir (“ruler, governor”).
What is the origin of the name Fallon?
Fallon is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Fallon?
Since 1880, 11,634 girls and 619 boys in the U.S. have been named Fallon (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #376 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #3102 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #779 for girls, with 364 babies given the name.
Is Fallon a boy or girl name?
Fallon is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,634 girls and 619 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.