Cannon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cannon Rank #766
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and James mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cannon and James boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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