Cannon vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#758
Total SSA Count
336
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Key, Keie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cannon Rank #766
Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 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

Keith ___

  • Keith Allen
  • Keith Wayne
  • Keith Michael
  • Keith Alan
  • Keith Douglas
  • Keith Gordon

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Keith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannon or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Keith mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Cannon and Keith boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.

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