Cannon vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Cannon Rank #766

Cal Rank #671

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

Is Cannon or Cal more popular?

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

What do Cannon and Cal mean?

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

Are Cannon and Cal boy or girl names?

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