Boy Name
Talmadge
Talmadge is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Talmadge is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Talmadge often also consider Talmage.
Talmadge meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Talmadge has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Talmadge as T·A·L·M·A·D·G·E, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Talmadge is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Talmadge variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Talmadgea, Talmadgee, Talmadgey, Talmadg.
- Nicknames: Talm and T.
- Middle names: Pair Talmadge with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Talmadge middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Talmage, Talon, Tillman, Tilman, Tilmon — full picks on the sibling names for Talmadge guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Talmadge? Browse our names like Talmadge guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Talmadge
What does the name Talmadge mean?
Talmadge has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Talmadge?
The exact origin of Talmadge is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Talmadge?
Talmadge has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Talmadge a boy's or girl's name?
Talmadge is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Talmadge in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Talmadge sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Talmadge?
Names that share Talmadge's sound and style include Talmage, Talon, Tillman, Tilman, Tilmon.
What middle names pair well with Talmadge?
Good middle-name fits for Talmadge pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Talmadge is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Talmadge is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Talmadge?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Talmadge share its rhythm without rhyming — Talmage, Talon, Tillman all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.