Cannon vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Cannon Rank #766

Mathew Rank #941

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Cannon or Mathew more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Mathew mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cannon and Mathew boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.