Cannon vs Kenyon

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 #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Cannon Rank #766

Kenyon Rank #3,739

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Cannon or Kenyon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Kenyon mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin).

Are Cannon and Kenyon boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Kenyon is primarily a boy name.