Shannon vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Cannon mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Shannon and Cannon boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.