Kannon
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kannon first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 130 babies have been named Kannon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kannon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,397 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,397
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Kannon is also used as a boy name, ranked #985.
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Hebrew (Yohanan via John) origin
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Islamic theology origin
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About the Name Kannon
Kannon is a girl name .
Is Kannon a boy or girl name? Kannon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,397 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #985. Kannon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kannon is currently ranked #12,397 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kannon include Kan, Kann, Kanny, Kannie, Kay, Kaie, and Kankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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