English · Boy name
Cannon
“artillery piece; large gun”
About the name Cannon
Cannon is an English given name and surname, most commonly derived from the English word for a large artillery piece or gun. The word ‘cannon’ entered English from Old French ‘canon’, itself from Italian and ultimately from Latin ‘canna’, meaning ‘tube’ or ‘reed’. While ‘canon’ as a word also refers to a church official, the given name Cannon is generally associated with the weapon. The surname may have originated as an occupational name for someone who operated or made cannons, or as a nickname. The name is now used as a modern given name in English-speaking countries.
- Meaning
- artillery piece; large gun
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAN-un(2 syl.)
Middle names for Cannon
- Cannon James
- Cannon Michael
- Cannon Alexander
- Cannon Lee
- Cannon Thomas
Questions about Cannon
- What does Cannon mean?
- Cannon is an English name meaning "artillery piece; large gun".
- How do you pronounce Cannon?
- Cannon is pronounced KAN-un, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Cannon?
- Variants of Cannon include Canon.
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