Anders vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Anders Rank #835

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Anders or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Cannon mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Anders and Cannon boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.