Gerald vs Talon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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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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Gerald Rank #1,168

Talon Rank #1,046

Talon is more popular, ranked #1046 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Talon more popular?

Talon is more popular, ranked #1046 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Talon mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Talon means "claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are Gerald and Talon boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Talon is primarily a boy name.