Kannon vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kannon

Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Kannon Rank #985

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #985 for Kannon.

Is Kannon or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Kannon at #985 in the United States.

What do Kannon and Grey mean?

Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Kannon and Grey boy or girl names?

Kannon is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.