Cannon vs Emmitt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmitt

Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#681
Total SSA Count
400
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cannon Rank #766
Emmitt Rank #681

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 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

Emmitt ___

  • Emmitt James
  • Emmitt Lee
  • Emmitt Cole
  • Emmitt Grant
  • Emmitt Ray
  • Emmitt Dean

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannon or Emmitt more popular?

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Emmitt mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin).

Are Cannon and Emmitt boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Emmitt is primarily a boy name.

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