Small head or ancient; possibly a variant of Cannon.
Kannen is a rare modern name with multiple possible roots. It is often used as a creative spelling of Cannon, an English surname referring to a clergyman or a large gun, or it may derive from the Irish name Canán, meaning 'small head'.
About 8 boys were named Kannen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
