James vs Talon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Talon Rank #1,046

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1046 for Talon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Talon

Blaze Arrow Hawk Wren Raven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Talon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Talon at #1046 in the United States.

What do James and Talon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Talon means "claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are James and Talon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Talon is primarily a boy name.

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