Rey vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Rey Rank #823

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Cannon mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Rey and Cannon boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.