Cannon vs Grey

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 #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Cannon Rank #766

Grey Rank #878

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Cannon or Grey more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Grey mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Cannon and Grey boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.