Cannon vs Bode

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 #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Cannon Rank #766

Bode Rank #805

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Cannon or Bode more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Bode mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Cannon and Bode boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.