Cannon vs Marcellus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Cannon Rank #766

Marcellus Rank #951

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Is Cannon or Marcellus more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Marcellus mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Cannon and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.