Mac vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Mac Rank #696

Cannon Rank #766

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Mac or Cannon more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Mac and Cannon mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Mac and Cannon boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.