Cannon vs Dustin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dustin

Boy #686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Thor's stone"

Origin: Old Norse Þórsteinn

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#686
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dust, Dusty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cannon Rank #766
Dustin Rank #686

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 vs #766 for Cannon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cannon ___

  • Cannon James
  • Cannon Lee
  • Cannon Dale
  • Cannon Ray
  • Cannon Scott
  • Cannon Wayne

Dustin ___

  • Dustin Lee
  • Dustin James
  • Dustin Michael
  • Dustin Allen
  • Dustin Wade
  • Dustin Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannon or Dustin more popular?

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Dustin mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Dustin means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse Þórsteinn origin).

Are Cannon and Dustin boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Dustin is primarily a boy name.

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