Cannon vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cannon Rank #766

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Peyton mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cannon and Peyton boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.