Cannon

Cannon Meaning & Origin

About Cannon
The name Cannon is of English origin and is derived from the occupational surname "canon," which referred to a church official responsible for maintaining the rules and regulations of the church. As a given name, Cannon signifies strength, power, and authority, reflecting the historical significance of the occupation it originated from. It is often associated with individuals who possess a strong and commanding presence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cannon are male.

Cannon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -20.03% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkænən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cannon in Braille

Here's how to represent Cannon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cannon in braille

How to Spell the Name Cannon in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cannon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cannon in sign language

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