Cannon vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Cannon Rank #766

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Lee mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Cannon and Lee boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.