Talon vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Talon

Boy #1,046 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"claw of a bird of prey"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Talon Rank #1,046

Dash Rank #969

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

Is Talon or Dash more popular?

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

What do Talon and Dash mean?

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

Are Talon and Dash boy or girl names?

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