Gannon
Gannon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Gannon
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Derived from Irish Mag Fhionnáin "son of Finan".
How popular is Gannon?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 6,677 boys in the U.S. have been named Gannon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #17363 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #414 in 2014. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gannon FAQ
What does the name Gannon mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. Derived from Irish Mag Fhionnáin "son of Finan".
What is the origin of the name Gannon?
Gannon is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Gannon?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 6,677 boys in the U.S. have been named Gannon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #17363 in 2015. Its highest rank for boys was #414 in 2014. In 2025, 64 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gannon a boy or girl name?
Gannon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 6,677 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.