Cannon vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Cannon Rank #766

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Mac mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cannon and Mac boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.