Cannon
KAN-uhn
Popularity
#13758
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.
Numerology
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.
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