Canaan
Meaning
"lowlands"
Origin: Semitic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,091
- Total SSA Count
- 199
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Can
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"lowlands"
Origin: Semitic
"from the hollow"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Canaan is more popular, ranked #1091 vs #1097 for Cory.
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Canaan is more popular, ranked #1091 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.
Canaan means "lowlands" (Semitic origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Canaan is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.