Grey vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Grey Rank #878

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Cannon mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Grey and Cannon boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.