Ray vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Ray Rank #777

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Cannon mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Ray and Cannon boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.