Quentin vs Kannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kannon

Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Japanese-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#985
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Quentin Rank #789
Kannon Rank #985

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #985 for Kannon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quentin or Kannon more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Kannon at #985 in the United States.

What do Quentin and Kannon mean?

Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Quentin and Kannon boy or girl names?

Quentin is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.

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