Emory vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Emory Rank #886

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Emory or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Cannon mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Emory and Cannon boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.