Fallon is an

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

surname and refers to the clan name Ó Fallamháin or Ó Fallúin. The original Gaelic form of the name Fallon is O Fallamhain. Early Origins of the Fallon family The surname Fallon was first found in Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) part of the province of Connacht, located on the west coast of the Island, where they held a family seat from very ancient times. The origin of the surname in Irish is "Leader" or "granddaughter/grandson of a rich king." The Irish surname meaning “governor” or “supremacy.” Some have maintained that Fallon was originally pronounced with a long “a” as in “fall.” In Ireland, Fallon is exclusively a surname rather than a given name. However outside of Ireland, particularly in the United States, it is occasionally used as a gender-neutral

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a fa ...

. This usage is not traditionally Irish, and to Irish ears may sound incorrect or out of place. Notable people with the surname Fallon: *

Brian Fallon Brian Fallon (born January 28, 1980) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main lyricist of the rock band the Gaslight Anthem, with whom he has recorded five studio albums. H ...

(born 1980), American singer-songwriter and musician *

(born 1982), American political activist * Craig Fallon (1982–2019), British judoka *

Ed Fallon Ed Fallon is an American activist, former politician, talk show host, author, and urban farmer. He is an American politician from the State of Iowa. He was previously a Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa and the U.S. Congress, and served ...

(born 1958), American politician and activist *

George Fallon (baseball) George Decatur Fallon (July 8, 1914 – October 25, 1994) was a backup second baseman/shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers () and St. Louis Cardinals (-). A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Fallon batted and th ...

(1914–1994), American baseball player *

George Hyde Fallon George Hyde Fallon (July 24, 1902 – March 21, 1980), a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 4th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1945, to January 3, 1971. Growing up, Fallon attended public schools, Calvert ...

(1902–1980), U.S. Congressman *

James H. Fallon James H. "Jim" Fallon (born October 18, 1947) is an American neuroscientist. He is professor of psychiatry and human behavior and emeritus professor of anatomy and neurobiology in the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. His resea ...

(born 1947), American neuroscientist *

Jennifer Fallon Jennifer Fallon (born 1959) is an Australian author of fantasy and science fiction. She is also a businesswoman, trainer and business consultant. Jennifer has a master's degree from the Creative Arts faculty of QUT. A computer trainer and appli ...

(born 1959), Australian author * Jim Fallon (born 1950), Scottish footballer and coach * Jim Fallon (born 1965), English rugby player *

Jimmy Fallon James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, 1974) is an American comedian, television host, actor, and writer. He is known for his work in television as a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' and as the host of the late-night talk show ''The Ton ...

(born 1974), American actor, comedian, and television host * John Fallon (disambiguation), multiple people * Jonathan Fallon, rugby player *

Kevin Fallon Kevin Barry Fallon (born 3 December 1948) is an English-born football coach residing in New Zealand. He is the father of New Zealand international footballer Rory Fallon and former coach of the Cook Islands national football team but did not man ...

(born 1948), English-New Zealand soccer coach *

Kieren Fallon Kieren Francis Fallon (born 22 February 1965 in Crusheen, County Clare, Ireland) is a retired Irish professional flat racing jockey and was British Champion Jockey six times. Career Stable jockey to Henry Cecil In ...

(born 1965), Irish jockey *

Lucy Fallon Lucy Fallon (born 13 November 1995) is an English actress. She played Bethany Platt in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (2015–2020). The role has earned her widespread recognition and several accolades, including two British Soap Awa ...

(born 1995), English actress *

Matt Fallon Matt Fallon (born Matthew Frankel; September 30, 1965, Brooklyn, New York) is a heavy metal singer best known for his work with Skid Row and Anthrax. Early life Fallon moved to central New Jersey at the age of eight with his parents and young ...

(born 1965), American singer *

Michael Fallon Sir Michael Cathel Fallon (born 14 May 1952) is a British politician who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 2014 to 2017. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sevenoaks from 1997 to 2019, h ...

(born 1952), British politician *

Neil Fallon Neil Fallon (born October 25, 1971) is an American musician, best known as the lead singer and occasional rhythm guitarist and keyboardist for the rock band Clutch. He is also the lead singer for The Company Band and Dunsmuir, and joined The Bak ...

(born 1971), American singer *

Órla Fallon Órlagh Fallon (born 24 August 1974), professionally known as Órla Fallon, is an Irish singer, songwriter and former member of the group Celtic Woman and the chamber choir Anúna. Early life and education Fallon was born in Knockananna, Irela ...

(born 1974), Irish singer and songwriter *

Richard Fallon (disambiguation) Richard Fallon may refer to: * Richard Fallon (police officer) (1926–1970), Irish police officer * Richard G. Fallon (1923–2013), American academic * Richard H. Fallon Jr. (born 1952), American legal scholar {{Hndis, Fallon, Richard ...

, multiple people *

Rory Fallon Rory Michael Fallon (born 20 March 1982) is a New Zealand former professional footballer who played predominantly as a forward. He previously played for Barnsley, Shrewsbury Town, Swindon Town, Swansea City, Plymouth Argyle, Ipswich Town, Yeo ...

(born 1982), New Zealand footballer *

Sean Fallon (disambiguation) Sean Fallon may refer to: * Sean Fallon (footballer) (1922–2013), Irish footballer * Seán Fallon (politician) Seán Fallon (26 September 1937 – 4 July 1995) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician from Athlone, County Westmeath. A memb ...

, multiple people *

Siobhan Fallon Hogan Siobhan Fallon Hogan (pronounced , born May 13, 1961) is an American actress and comedian. She has appeared in films such as ''Men in Black'', '' Forrest Gump'', ''The Negotiator'', '' Holes'', ''Daddy Day Care'', ''Going in Style'', and '' The H ...

(born 1961), American actress and comedian *

Tiffany Fallon Tiffany Fallon (born May 1, 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American model. In 2004, she was photographed by Stephen Wayda for ''Playboy'' and was named Playmate of the Month for December. She was also named Playmate of the Year for 20 ...

(born 1974), American model *

Thomas Fallon Thomas Fallon (1825–1885) an Irish-born Californian politician, best known for serving as 10th Mayor of San Jose. Fallon remains a controversial figure in San Jose's history, owing to his role in the American Conquest of California. Biograp ...

, mayor of San Jose, California * William J. Fallon (born 1944), U.S. Navy admiral

Characters

* Bernard Fallon, the alter-ego of Alfred Borden in ''The Prestige''

References

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