Peyton vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Peyton Rank #659

Cannon Rank #766

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Peyton or Cannon more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Cannon mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Peyton and Cannon boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.