Cannon vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Cannon Rank #766

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Phillip mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Cannon and Phillip boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.