Cannon vs Cassian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Cannon Rank #766

Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Cassian mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Cannon and Cassian boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.