Gannon vs Henley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gannon

Boy #1,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,861
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gannon Rank #1,861
Henley Rank #959

Henley is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1861 for Gannon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gannon ___

  • Gannon James
  • Gannon Patrick
  • Gannon Finn
  • Gannon Riley
  • Gannon Cole
  • Gannon William

Henley ___

  • Henley Rose
  • Henley Grace
  • Henley Mae
  • Henley Claire
  • Henley Anne
  • Henley Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gannon

Finn Declan Cillian Sienna Sloane

If you choose Henley

Hollis Waverly Hadley Whitley Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gannon or Henley more popular?

Henley is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Gannon at #1861 in the United States.

What do Gannon and Henley mean?

Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Henley means "high meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Gannon and Henley boy or girl names?

Gannon is primarily a boy name. Henley is primarily a girl name.

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