Marcellus vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcellus

Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Marcellus Rank #951

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Is Marcellus or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Marcellus and Cannon mean?

Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Marcellus and Cannon boy or girl names?

Marcellus is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.