Fallon
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fallon
The given name 'Fallon' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Fallain', meaning 'son of Fallain', a personal name that is thought to be derived from the word 'fall', possibly related to the Old Irish word 'fál', meaning 'rocky hill' or 'slope'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Fallon' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Fallain', meaning 'son of Fallain', a personal name that is thought to be derived from the word 'fall', possibly related to the Old Irish word 'fál', meaning 'rocky hill' or 'slope'. Fallon is used in various cultures, including Irish and American, and has been associated with several notable historical figures, including a 17th-century Irish nobleman, Fallon of the O'Fallon family.
Fallon currently ranks #779 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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