Talon
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Large claw of a bird of prey"

From Modern American

Talon means claw or sharp nail — from the Old French. A talon IS the most powerful natural weapon — the eagle's grip that never lets go. Eagles, hawks, and owls all strike with talons. Two syllables of the most powerful natural weapon, the eagle's-grip, and the Old French word for the claw that never releases.

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Talon at a glance
MeaningLarge claw of a bird of prey
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#800
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Why parents love Talon
  • A talon IS nature's most powerful weapon.
  • The eagle's grip that NEVER lets go.
  • Two syllables with a sharp, predatory sound: TAL-on.
  • The meaning claw is maximally fierce.
  • Eagles, hawks, and owls strike with talons.
The vibe of Talon
clawsharp nailOld Frencheaglegripnever lets gohawksowlspredatorypowerful weapon
Origin & history of Talon
Old French talon (claw/heel) Talon
1
Modern American roots
Talon means claw from Old French. The most powerful natural weapon — the eagle's grip that never lets go.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Old French.
3
Today
Talon remains a beloved choice, ranking #800 in the US. 12,854 babies have been named Talon since 1975.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Talon?
2006 peak year
Talon first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1975. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2006, 661 babies received the name (ranked #426). Today it sits around #800, with roughly 324 babies named Talon each year. Talon has been declining in recent years. In total, around 12,854 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
661 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #426)
324 Avg. per year
(last decade)
3,240 Total registrations
last 10 years
12,854 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #800) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Talon
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Talon's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — eagle-grip adventure. People named Talon tend to be sharp, fierce, and gifted at being the natural weapon that never lets go.

Natural weapon never lets go
Eagle's-grip
Most-powerful
Hawks-owls
Sharp predatory
T2
A1
L3
O6
N5
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
Personality of Talon
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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