Cannon vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Cannon Rank #766

Lance Rank #843

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Cannon or Lance more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Lance mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Cannon and Lance boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.