Canton

Q: How popular is the name Canton?

Canton is ranked #7370 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-ANT-uhn ]

Boy Name #7,370 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Canton is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ANT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Canton often also consider Bryaire, Lew, Ahmazi .

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Popularity Over Time

#7,370

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,370
Total SSA Count: 12

Nicknames

Can Cay Canie Cantie

Middle Name Ideas

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Canton Charles

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Canton Damian

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Canton Dominic

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Canton Adriel

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Canton Jayden

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Canton Brooks

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Canton Andrew

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Canton Diego

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Canton Angel

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Canton Bennett

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Similar Names

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Brandy Boy Dutch brandewijn Lew Boy Old High German Bow Boy Old English boga Ahmazi Boy Amazigh/Berber Fennec Boy Arabic fanak Caelus Boy Latin Zale Boy Greek zalos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canton

Is Canton a boy or girl name?

Canton is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Canton?

Canton is pronounced k-ANT-uhn.

How popular is the name Canton?

Canton is currently ranked #7370 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Canton?

Common nicknames for Canton include Can, Cay, Canie, and Cantie.

Is Canton a common or rare name?

Canton is an uncommon name, ranked #7370 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Canton

Canton is a boy name .

Canton is currently ranked #7,370 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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