Cal vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Cal Rank #671

Cannon Rank #766

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cal or Cannon more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cal and Cannon mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Cal and Cannon boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.