US Popularity:1311
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Superior; Descended from a ruler
Fallon is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin. A popular surname in the west of Ireland, it means "superior" or "descended from a ruler." If you have Gaelic roots or want a distinctive name for your little one, Fallon offers a lovely mix of sweetness and charm. You can even shorten it to Fal or Lonnie to create a unique nickname. American comedian and TV host Jimmy Fallon is a famous figure with this surname, tracing his ancestry to his great-great-grandparents from County Galway in Ireland.

Famous People Named Fallon

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  • Jimmy Fallon
    Comedian

Fallon Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Fallon is currently #950 on The Bump
Boy:Fallon is currently #702 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Fallon is currently #520 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Fallon is currently #1311 in U.S. births
Boy:Fallon is currently #11319 in U.S. births
Girl:Fallon is currently #1385 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1385
in 2022
+ 240
from 2020
In comparison to the previous year's data
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