Cannon as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cannon

What is the meaning of the name Cannon ?

The baby name Cannon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkænən/ (CAN-ən).

Cannon is English, Gaelic, Irish in Origin.

Cannon is an English and Irish surname turned given name with layered roots. In England it stems from Old French canon, from Latin canon “rule,” denoting a cathedral cleric; as a byname it described someone associated with a chapter house. A separate but influential association is the word cannon “artillery piece,” via Italian cannone “large tube” from Latin canna “reed,” giving the modern sense of force and impact. In Ireland, Cannon also anglicizes Ó Canannáin, a Donegal dynasty name of uncertain meaning. Common modern variants include Canon, Kannon, and the rare Cannan.

As a first name, Cannon appears sporadically in the 19th century but rose sharply in the United States after 2000, part of the broader fashion for bold, occupational and word-based names such as Archer, Ryder, and Gunner. It is used mostly for boys, though occasionally unisex, and carries both ecclesiastical heritage and a modern, high-energy vibe.