Robin vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Robin Rank #809

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Robin or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Cannon mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Robin and Cannon boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.