Wes vs Cannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Wes Rank #745

Cannon Rank #766

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #766 for Cannon.

Is Wes or Cannon more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Wes and Cannon mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin).

Are Wes and Cannon boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Cannon is primarily a boy name.