Cannon vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Cannon Rank #766

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Hugh mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Cannon and Hugh boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.