Canon vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canon

Boy #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Canon Rank #1,929

Addison Rank #1,937

Canon is more popular, ranked #1929 vs #1937 for Addison.

Is Canon or Addison more popular?

Canon is more popular, ranked #1929 compared to Addison at #1937 in the United States.

What do Canon and Addison mean?

Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Canon and Addison boy or girl names?

Canon is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.