Cannon vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Cannon Rank #766

Dillon Rank #870

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Cannon or Dillon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Dillon mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Cannon and Dillon boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.