Flynn vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Flynn Rank #738

Cannon Rank #766

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Flynn or Cannon more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Cannon mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Flynn and Cannon boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.