Gannon

Updated: September 13, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

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.

Meaning of the name Gannon:

Irish: fair-skinned, fair-haired

Origin of the name Gannon:

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

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.

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

Nicknames for the name Gannon:

Gan
Gany

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.