Dillon vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Dillon Rank #870

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Cannon mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Dillon and Cannon boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.