Fallon
f(al)-lon
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 FallonComedian
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
Sources
SurnameDB, Last name: Fallon
Ancestry, Fallon Family History
Behind the Name, Fallon, January 2022
Library Ireland, Ó Fallamhain
Britannica, Jimmy Fallon, American comedian and television host, October 2023
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