A little help?

buckeyebrat

So, we're having a boy, and can't decide between 2 names. I understand they may not be your particular style, but if you HAD to choose one...

Zander

Fallon

We definitely want one that won't be very "popular", and that's why I'm leaning towards Fallon.

Middle name will probably be Matthew.

strangebird

I don't like either of them, but I agree that Fallon is the less trendy of the two.

I also think Fallon Matthew has a lot better sound/flow than Zander Matthew.

buckeyebrat

mj.reilly:

Honestly, I couldn't choose either of them. I would choose Matthew.

If I HAD to choose (life or death situation), I would go with Xander, NOT Zander.

I just cannot get behind Fallon ... it is sooooo ... indescribable. Makes me think felon. 

I liked that spelling as well, but FI does not.

lovemytwoboys

I really don't like either one (sorry!), but if I had to choose, I would go with Fallon. I can't stand Zander/Xander, as a full name or nn for Alexander.

braveangel2

Xander.

Fallon is a girls name, despite the masculine association. Although girls have been stealing from boys for ages, so if you're determined to take it back, the I suppose that would work. Personally I wouldn't do it.

https://www.behindthename.com/name/fallon

A more masculine option might be...

https://www.behindthename.com/name/griffin

ttmccoot

i like the idea of fallon, but when i look at it (and i hate to say this), it reminds me of the word fellatio.

but i don't like zander. how about alexander, and perhaps the nickname zan?

alohamora

I guess Zander, because I've only known girls named Fallon.  What about Alexander, nn Xander?

ZTACRYSTAL

fitzpemberley:

I guess Zander, because I've only known girls named Fallon.  What about Alexander, nn Xander?

mrs_tacos

lovemytwoboys:

I really don't like either one (sorry!), but if I had to choose, I would go with Fallon. I can't stand Zander/Xander, as a full name or nn for Alexander.

Ditto.

KeriMichaelMarie

Zander... I like the "Z"

KeriMichaelMarie

ttmccoot:

 it reminds me of the word fellatio.

funny (and totally ruins Jimmy Fallon's image for me)

JaneG2011

Fallon sounds very feminine to me

buckeyebrat

Some websites say Fallon is girls name, but other say both.

https://www.yeahbaby.com/baby-name.php?name=Fallon

It was on my list for either.

LyndseylovesHugh

fitzpemberley:

I guess Zander, because I've only known girls named Fallon.  What about Alexander, nn Xander?

This.  I know 3 Fallon's and they are all girls.  

BelleBaby

Wasn't Fallon the name of that kid in the fake balloon incident?

I'm sorry, but I really can't vote for any of them except your MN, Matthew.  I love Matthew.