Cannon vs Shannon

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 #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Cannon Rank #766

Shannon Rank #2,609

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Cannon or Shannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Shannon mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cannon and Shannon boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.