Darius vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Darius Rank #746

Cannon Rank #766

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Darius or Cannon more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Darius and Cannon mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Darius and Cannon boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.