Kannon
KAN-uhn
Popularity
#10636
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
5,905
Peak Year
#533 in 2020
First Recorded
1972
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Variant spelling of Cannon, which refers to a cleric or church official, or a maker of cannons. Could also be inspired by the Buddhist deity, Kannon (Avalokiteśvara).
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