"Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain."
Christian Name · French/Germanic Origin
Talbot Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Talbot
boy
Talbot means "Messenger of destruction; Command of the valley", a boy's name of French/Germanic origin. The name Talbot does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Talbot is exalted from the valley — the crooked made straight, the lowly lifted, the commander who rises by God's sovereign leveling.
Is Talbot in the Bible?
No — the name Talbot does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Messenger of destruction; Command of the valley", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Talbot.
Pronunciation:/TAL-but/
OriginFrench/Germanic
MeaningMessenger of destruction; Command of the valley
What does Talbot mean?
Talbot is a boy name of French/Germanic origin meaning "Messenger of destruction; Command of the valley". Talbot commands the valley — and God lifts up the lowly from the valley. 'Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low.' Talbot rises from the depths by God's command.
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What does Talbot mean in the Bible?
Talbot means "Messenger of destruction; Command of the valley" and is a name of French/Germanic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Talbot commands the valley — and God lifts up the lowly from the valley. 'Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low.' Talbot rises from the depths by God's command.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Talbot?
Talbot is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Messenger of destruction; Command of the valley" — not because Scripture names anyone Talbot.
"He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree."
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Which books of the Bible mention Talbot?
Talbot is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Talbot?
Talbot is exalted from the valley — the crooked made straight, the lowly lifted, the commander who rises by God's sovereign leveling.
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Names that pair well with Talbot
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eloise
girl
"Famous warrior; Healthy and wide"
Talbot & Eloise
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girl
"Healthy; Wide; Famous warrior"
Talbot & Eloise
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"Healthy; Wide; Famous warrior"
Talbot & Eloise
Kendall
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"Valley of the River Kent; Royal valley"
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"Valley flower; Dahl's flower"
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"Pledge; Hostage; Promise"
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Talbot name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Talbot
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Talbot?
You can read every verse where Talbot appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.