Canon vs Antony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canon

Boy #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

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Canon Rank #1,929

Antony Rank #1,780

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Canon or Antony more popular?

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Canon and Antony mean?

Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin). Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin).

Are Canon and Antony boy or girl names?

Canon is primarily a boy name. Antony is primarily a boy name.