Canon

Pronunciation: [ k-AN-uhn ]

Girl Name #57,250 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Canon is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AN-uhn.

Parents who love the name Canon often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #57,250
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Can Cay Canie

Also a Boy Name

Canon is also used as a boy name, ranked #1929.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canon

Is Canon a boy or girl name?

Canon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #57250. As a boy name, it is ranked #1929. Canon is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Canon?

Canon is pronounced k-AN-uhn.

How popular is the name Canon?

Canon is currently ranked #57250 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Canon?

Common nicknames for Canon include Can, Cay, and Canie.

Is Canon a common or rare name?

Canon is an uncommon name, ranked #57250 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Canon

Canon is a girl name .

Is Canon a boy or girl name? Canon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #57,250 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,929. Canon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Canon is currently ranked #57,250 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Canon include Can, Cay, and Canie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.