Cannon vs Krew

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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Popularity Comparison

Cannon Rank #766
Krew Rank #584

Krew is more popular, ranked #584 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

Krew ___

  • Krew James
  • Krew Lee
  • Krew Allen
  • Krew Stone
  • Krew Fox
  • Krew Ridge

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannon or Krew more popular?

Krew is more popular, ranked #584 compared to Cannon at #766 in the United States.

What do Cannon and Krew mean?

Cannon means "large gun, artillery piece" (Old French origin). Krew means "group, band, team" (Old French/English origin).

Are Cannon and Krew boy or girl names?

Cannon is primarily a boy name. Krew is primarily a boy name.

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