Clergyman or large gun
Derived from the English surname, it has two distinct roots. It can refer to a 'canon,' a member of the clergy, or the heavy artillery piece, which comes from the Latin 'canna' meaning reed or tube.
About 374 boys were named Cannon in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NFL player and son of FedEx founder Fred Smith
Title character and private detective · Cannon (TV series)
The same feel as Cannon — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
