Canyon vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canyon

Boy #1,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep gorge, ravine"

Origin: Spanish canon

American Western American

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Canyon Rank #1,440

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1440 for Canyon.

Is Canyon or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Canyon at #1440 in the United States.

What do Canyon and Anson mean?

Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Canyon and Anson boy or girl names?

Canyon is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.