Gannon

Updated: October 25, 2023 by Sarah Nance

Gannon is an Irish surname that means “fair-skinned, fair-haired”. Gannon is used as a given name in the US but is not common elsewhere. Gannon has been sporadically popular but hasn’t had the staying power of other names. While not well-known in the United States, it's still a very unique name that some parents are still choosing. Read on to learn more.

Meaning and Origin of the name Gannon:

Gannon is an Irish boy’s name that means “fair-skinned” or fair-haired.” Gannon comes from the Gaelic surname Mag Fhionnáin. Gannon is not typically used as a given name outside of the U.S.

Symbolism of the name Gannon:

Gannon means “fair-haired, fair-skinned,” which describes a large percentage of those of Irish descent. Up to 30% of Irish people have blonde hair and an additional 10% have red hair. This is a much higher concentration than the rest of the world.

Nicknames for the name Gannon:

Gan
Gany
Gann
Ganno
G
Annon
Nona

Style of the name Gannon:

Modern

Gender of the name Gannon:

Gannon is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Gannon:

GAN-ən

Number of syllables in the name Gannon:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Gannon:

Gannon evokes feelings of strength and intelligence.

Alternative spellings for the name Gannon:

Ganon, Gannen

Popularity of the name Gannon:

According to the Social Security Administration, Gannon is a baby boy’s name that has been sporadically popular. Gannon was on the top 1000 list between 2002 and 2006, and then between 2013 and 2018. Gannon peaked at #414 in 2014.