Morris vs Canon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh American Jewish

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Boy #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Morris Rank #1,873

Canon Rank #1,929

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Morris or Canon more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Morris and Canon mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Morris and Canon boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.