Arrow vs Gannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

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Gannon

Boy #1,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,861
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gan

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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Gannon Rank #1,861

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1861 for Gannon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

Gannon ___

  • Gannon James
  • Gannon Patrick
  • Gannon Finn
  • Gannon Riley
  • Gannon Cole
  • Gannon William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

If you choose Gannon

Finn Declan Cillian Sienna Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Gannon more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Gannon at #1861 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Gannon mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Arrow and Gannon boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Gannon is primarily a boy name.

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