Canyon vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,339
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wes

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Canyon Rank #1,440
West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1440 for Canyon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Canyon ___

  • Canyon James
  • Canyon Lee
  • Canyon River
  • Canyon Blue
  • Canyon Stone
  • Canyon Reed

West ___

  • West James
  • West Alexander
  • West Henry
  • West Cole
  • West Reid
  • West Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Canyon

River Sage Ridge Aspen Sienna

If you choose West

North River Brooks Sage Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canyon or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Canyon at #1440 in the United States.

What do Canyon and West mean?

Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Canyon and West boy or girl names?

Canyon is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.

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