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Cannon

KAN-uhn

Popularity

#13758

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

10,831

Peak Year

#594 in 2021

First Recorded

1904

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An English surname derived from the Old French 'canon', referring to a clergyman or someone who lived near a church.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Nick Cannon

    American entertainer, actor, rapper, and television personality.

  • Dyan Cannon

    American actress, director, screenwriter, editor, and producer.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

StrongDeterminedConfidentReliable

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