Cannon vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cannon Rank #766

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Gideon mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cannon and Gideon boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.