Kannon vs Quinton

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

Kannon Rank #985
Quinton Rank #837

Quinton is more popular, ranked #837 vs #985 for Kannon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kannon ___

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

Quinton ___

  • Quinton James
  • Quinton Michael
  • Quinton Lee
  • Quinton Alexander
  • Quinton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Quinton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kannon or Quinton more popular?

Quinton is more popular, ranked #837 compared to Kannon at #985 in the United States.

What do Kannon and Quinton mean?

Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin). Quinton means "fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Kannon and Quinton boy or girl names?

Kannon is primarily a boy name. Quinton is primarily a boy name.

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