Gannon

Meaning of Gannon

Means "fair-skinned" or "light-skinned". It can also mean "descendant of the fair-skinned one".

Gannon has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gannon

After ranking as high as #414 in 2014, Gannon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Gannon

• Gannon Stauch
  Murder victim
• Gannon University
  University named after bishop
• Gannon Forrester
  American football player
• Gannon McHale
  American football player
• Gannon Shepherd
  American football player

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Questions about the name Gannon

What does the name Gannon mean?

Gannon means means "fair-skinned" or "light-skinned". it can also mean "descendant of the fair-skinned one", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Gannon a boy's or a girl's name?

Gannon is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gannon?

Gannon did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Gannon most popular?

Gannon peaked at #414 in 2014.