Fallon: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced FAL-uhn · 2 syllables
Fallon means “descendant of Fallamhan; ruler, governor”, from English.
Reduced Anglicized form of Irish O Fallamhain (“descendant of Fallamhan”), a personal name related to follunaitheoir (“ruler, governor”).
- Meaning
- descendant of Fallamhan; ruler, governor
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- FAL-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #778
- US babies a year
- about 414 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Fallon?
Fallon was the #778 name in the US in 2025, given to 364 babies. It’s rising: up 64% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #778 |
| Scotland | #313 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #471 |
| Canada | #776 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Fallon?
Half of US adults named Fallon are older than 36; most are between 19 and 44. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Fallon
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Fallon
What does the name Fallon mean?
Fallon means “descendant of Fallamhan; ruler, governor”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Fallon?
Fallon is pronounced FAL-uhn.
How popular is the name Fallon?
Fallon was the #778 name in the US in 2025, given to 364 babies. It’s rising: up 64% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Fallon?
Half of US adults named Fallon are older than 36. Most are between 19 and 44.