Cannon

Pronunciation: [ k-AN-uhn ]

Girl Name #27,417 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cannon is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AN-uhn.

Parents who love the name Cannon often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #27,417
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Can Cay Canie Cannie

Also a Boy Name

Cannon is also used as a boy name, ranked #766.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cannon

Is Cannon a boy or girl name?

Cannon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #27417. As a boy name, it is ranked #766. Cannon is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cannon?

Cannon is pronounced k-AN-uhn.

How popular is the name Cannon?

Cannon is currently ranked #27417 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cannon?

Common nicknames for Cannon include Can, Cay, Canie, and Cannie.

Is Cannon a common or rare name?

Cannon is an uncommon name, ranked #27417 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cannon

Cannon is a girl name .

Is Cannon a boy or girl name? Cannon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,417 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #766. Cannon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cannon is currently ranked #27,417 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cannon include Can, Cay, Canie, and Cannie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.