Canyon vs Lamar

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 #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Canyon Rank #1,440

Lamar Rank #1,517

Canyon is more popular, ranked #1440 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Canyon or Lamar more popular?

Canyon is more popular, ranked #1440 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Canyon and Lamar mean?

Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Canyon and Lamar boy or girl names?

Canyon is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.