Cannon

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Cannon has several meanings, including 'clergyman,' 'one who works with cannons,' 'church official,' and 'canon law.'
Pronunciation
KAN-ən
The name Cannon is pronounced KAN-un.
Popularity
Cannon is not a very popular name worldwide, but it is becoming more common in some regions. In the United States, the name ranked 861 in popularity for boys in 2020.

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Cannon Name meanings & History

The name Cannon has an English origin, and it is derived from the Middle English word 'canon' which means 'clergyman.'. The name Cannon has several meanings, including 'clergyman,' 'one who works with cannons,' 'church official,' and 'canon law.'. From an English surname, which was derived from Middle English canon, referring to a church official or servant who worked in a clergy house. This name may also be used in reference to the vocabulary word for the large gun, derived from Italian cannone "large tube", from Latin canna "cane, reed". Cannon is a modern and unique name that is suitable for both boys and girls. It can be used as a first name, middle name or last name.

Zodiac Sign of Cannon: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cannon:

C: Copycat,Chatty,Clever,Candid,Curious,Choice,Cute

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious

N: Nice,Nitpicking,Neat,Neurosis,Nervous,Nutrition,Nagging

O: Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive

Cannon is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Devious name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Cannon include Cannon King, a professional baseball player, Cannon Wiggins, a social media influencer, and Nick Cannon, an American actor, comedian, and television personality.

2.) Cannon (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) courageous

Other Forms: Canney, Canni, Cannie, Canny, Canon, Canyn, Kannon, Kanon


3.) Cannon (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) church official; large gun. See also Kannon.

Other Forms: Cannen, Cannin, Canning, Cannyn


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