Phillip vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Phillip Rank #627

Cannon Rank #766

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Phillip or Cannon more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Cannon mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Phillip and Cannon boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.