Nova vs Kannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Nova Rank #1,180

Kannon Rank #985

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Kannon more popular?

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Kannon mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Nova and Kannon boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.