Cannon vs Ezrah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cannon

Boy #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large gun, artillery piece"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#766
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Can

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Ezrah

Boy #816 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"help, helper"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#816
Total SSA Count
307
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez

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Popularity Comparison

Cannon Rank #766
Ezrah Rank #816

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 vs #816 for Ezrah.

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

Ezrah ___

  • Ezrah James
  • Ezrah Cole
  • Ezrah Lee
  • Ezrah Thomas
  • Ezrah John
  • Ezrah Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannon or Ezrah more popular?

Cannon is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Ezrah at #816 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Ezrah mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Ezrah means "help, helper" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cannon and Ezrah boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Ezrah is primarily a boy name.

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