Flint vs Canon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Flint Rank #1,981

Canon Rank #1,929

Canon is more popular, ranked #1929 vs #1981 for Flint.

Is Flint or Canon more popular?

Canon is more popular, ranked #1929 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Canon mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Flint and Canon boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.