Dash vs Talon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #1,046 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"claw of a bird of prey"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Dash Rank #969

Talon Rank #1,046

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1046 for Talon.

Is Dash or Talon more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Talon at #1046 in the United States.

What do Dash and Talon mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Talon means "claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are Dash and Talon boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Talon is primarily a boy name.