Cannon - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Cannon \c(an)-

is of French origin, and its meaning is "official of the church". Occupational name. Not related to firearms.

Cannon has 2 variant forms: Canon and Kanon.

For more information, see also related names Canning and Channing.

Baby names that sound like Cannon are Cannan, Canyon, Gannon and Kannon.

Cannon is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#373 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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