Alec vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Alec Rank #880

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Cannon mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Alec and Cannon boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.