Gender: Boy
Meaning: Clergyman, official of the church
Origin: Old French/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #766 in 2024 with 331 babies born.
History: Cannon derives from the Old French 'canon,' referring to a church official or clergyman. It has also been used as an English occupational surname. As a given name it has grown in the United States in the 21st century, with its bold, strong sound.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Cannon? About 1 in 9,877 babies born in 2024 were named Cannon, or roughly 0.9 per day in the United States.
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