Devon vs Talon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Talon

Boy #1,046 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"claw of a bird of prey"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,046
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devon Rank #960
Talon Rank #1,046

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1046 for Talon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devon ___

  • Devon James
  • Devon Michael
  • Devon Lee
  • Devon Scott
  • Devon Cole
  • Devon Blake

Talon ___

  • Talon James
  • Talon Reed
  • Talon Cole
  • Talon Ridge
  • Talon Dean
  • Talon Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devon

Ashton Morgan Riley Cameron Brett

If you choose Talon

Blaze Arrow Hawk Wren Raven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Talon more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Talon at #1046 in the United States.

What do Devon and Talon mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Talon means "claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are Devon and Talon boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Talon is primarily a boy name.

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