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Canyon

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Pronounced KAN-yun /ˈkæn.jən/High

Meaning: A nature/word name from canyon ('a deep gorge or ravine'), via the Spanish canon. As a given name it reads rugged and outdoorsy; used for girls and boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A rugged nature name: Canyon names a deep gorge (said 'KAN-yun'). Outdoorsy and unisex - we note the unisex use.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Spanish
MeaningA nature/word name from canyon ('a deep gorge or ravine'), via the Spanish canon. As a given name it reads rugged and outdoorsy; used for girls and boys.
U.S. rank (2025)#10255 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 259

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Canyon comes from the word canyon ('a deep gorge or ravine'), via Spanish canon. As a given name it reads rugged and modern, used unisex - which we note - rare in the U.S., especially for girls (said 'KAN-yun').

It appears only rarely, more for boys. Rare, outdoorsy, and rugged.

Did you know? Canyon is a nature/word name from canyon ('a deep gorge'), via the Spanish canon - a rugged, outdoorsy pick used for both girls and boys, which we note (said 'KAN-yun').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Canyon — nature/word-name; 'deep gorge'; unisex

Variations

KanyonCanyenCanyn

Nicknames

CanCay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Canyon mean?

Canyon is a nature/word name from canyon ('a deep gorge or ravine'), via Spanish canon.

How do you pronounce Canyon?

It's said KAN-yun /ˈkæn.jən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Canyon a boy or girl name?

Canyon is used for both girls and boys, a bit more for boys - we note the unisex use.

How popular is Canyon?

Canyon is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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