Boy Name Japanese · Japanese

Kannon

Pronunciation /KANN-on/

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“compassion”

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6
The Nurturer
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GenderBoy
OriginJapanese
Starting soundKa
Numerology6 · The Nurturer
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Meaning of Kannon

Kannon is a boy name of Japanese origin, popular among Japanese families. It means “god of mercy, compassion”.

Kannon's Style

Japanese Timeless Medium Boy

Kannon at a Glance

Popularity
30/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
70/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Kannon is a uncommon, easy to pronounce, distinctive name with a balanced character.

Kannon Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#89#153#2162015201920232026
Status
Uncommon
Direction
↓ Falling
Est. Position
~#216

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Kan Kann Kany Kanno

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Kannon Name Profile

Meaningcompassion
OriginJapanese
GenderBoy Name
First LetterK
Letters6
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score30/100

Uncommon · internal score, not an official ranking

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