Derrick vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Derrick Rank #820

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Cannon mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Derrick and Cannon boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.