Murphy vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Cannon mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Murphy and Cannon boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.