Cannon vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Cannon Rank #766

Ray Rank #777

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Cannon or Ray more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Ray mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cannon and Ray boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.