Jon vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Jon Rank #893

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Cannon mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Jon and Cannon boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.