Cannon vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Cannon Rank #766

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Cannon or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Trace mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Cannon and Trace boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.