Cannon vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Cannon Rank #766

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Darius mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Cannon and Darius boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.