Cannon vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Cannon Rank #766

Alec Rank #880

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

Is Cannon or Alec more popular?

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

What do Cannon and Alec mean?

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

Are Cannon and Alec boy or girl names?

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