Foster vs Kannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kannon

Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Japanese-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#985
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kan

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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Kannon Rank #985

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 vs #1077 for Foster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Foster ___

  • Foster James
  • Foster Lee
  • Foster Grey
  • Foster Cole
  • Foster Reed
  • Foster Blue

Kannon ___

  • Kannon James
  • Kannon Lee
  • Kannon Michael
  • Kannon Ray
  • Kannon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Kannon

Jaxon Ryker Harlow Blaze Hunter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Kannon more popular?

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Kannon mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Foster and Kannon boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.

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