Canaan vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canaan

Boy #1,091 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lowlands"

Origin: Semitic

American Christian Jewish

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Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Canaan Rank #1,091

Devon Rank #960

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1091 for Canaan.

Is Canaan or Devon more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Canaan at #1091 in the United States.

What do Canaan and Devon mean?

Canaan means "lowlands" (Semitic origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Canaan and Devon boy or girl names?

Canaan is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.