Conner vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Conner Rank #785

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Cannon mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Conner and Cannon boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.