Cannon vs Conner

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 #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Cannon Rank #766

Conner Rank #785

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Cannon or Conner more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Conner mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cannon and Conner boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.