Nova vs Talon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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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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Nova Rank #1,180

Talon Rank #1,046

Talon is more popular, ranked #1046 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Talon more popular?

Talon is more popular, ranked #1046 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Talon mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Talon means "claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are Nova and Talon boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Talon is primarily a boy name.