Cannon vs Clyde

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 #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Scottish English American

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Cannon Rank #766

Clyde Rank #728

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Clyde more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Clyde mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Cannon and Clyde boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.