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Kannon

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Pronounced KAN-un /ˈkæn.ən/High

Meaning: A K-spelling of the English surname Cannon (from 'canon,' a churchman, or the weapon); it also matches Kannon, the Japanese Buddhist goddess of mercy (Guanyin). Used here for a girl though it leans to boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong surname name: Kannon spells Cannon and echoes the Buddhist goddess of mercy (said 'KAN-un'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish, Japanese
MeaningA K-spelling of the English surname Cannon (from 'canon,' a churchman, or the weapon); it also matches Kannon, the Japanese Buddhist goddess of mercy (Guanyin). Used here for a girl though it leans to boys.
U.S. rank (2025)#9152 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kannon is a K-spelling of Cannon (a churchman, or the weapon); it also names the Japanese goddess of mercy Kannon. Its routes are layered, which we note. As a girl's name it is rare; more often a boy's name (said 'KAN-un').

For girls it appears only rarely, against heavier boys' use. Rare, layered, and strong.

Did you know? Kannon spells the English surname Cannon and also matches Kannon, the Japanese Buddhist goddess of mercy (Guanyin) — a strong, layered name used here for a girl, though it leans to boys, which we note (said 'KAN-un').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kannon — Cannon K-spelling / Japanese goddess Kannon; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

CannonKanonKannen

Nicknames

KanNonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kannon mean?

Kannon is a spelling of the surname Cannon; it also names the Japanese goddess of mercy Kannon. The routes are layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kannon?

It's said KAN-un /ˈkæn.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kannon a boy or girl name?

Kannon is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Kannon?

Kannon is rare for girls and more common for boys in the U.S.

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