Cannon vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Cannon Rank #766

Abner Rank #840

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Cannon or Abner more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Abner mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cannon and Abner boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.