Lee vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Cannon Rank #766

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Lee or Cannon more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Lee and Cannon mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Lee and Cannon boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.