Van vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

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Van Rank #909

Cannon Rank #766

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Cannon more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Cannon mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Van and Cannon boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.