Cannon vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Cannon Rank #766

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Davis mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Cannon and Davis boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.