Gannon
Meaning
"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,861
- Total SSA Count
- 86
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Gan
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
"steps over a fence or wall"
Origin: Old English
Stiles is more popular, ranked #1713 vs #1861 for Gannon.
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Stiles is more popular, ranked #1713 compared to Gannon at #1861 in the United States.
Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Stiles means "steps over a fence or wall" (Old English origin).
Gannon is primarily a boy name. Stiles is primarily a boy name.