Cannon vs Rey

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 #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Cannon Rank #766

Rey Rank #823

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Cannon or Rey more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Rey mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Cannon and Rey boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.