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Canyon
♂ Boy
Pronounced KAN-yon /ˈkæn.jən/Low
Meaning: A canyon; deep gorge carved by waterLow
In 30 seconds: Canyon is an American nature word-name from Spanish cañon meaning a deep gorge carved by water. As a given name it evokes the grandeur of the American Southwest — the Grand Canyon being the most famous example.
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MeaningA canyon; deep gorge carved by water
U.S. rank (2025)#1604 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births106 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,825
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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 is an English word-name from Spanish cañon meaning a deep gorge. It belongs to the American nature-naming tradition.
Canyon is used in the United States among parents drawn to bold natural landscape names.
Did you know? The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders — 277 miles long and over a mile deep. Canyon as a name carries this monumental landscape's grandeur.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
KanyonKayan
Nicknames
Can
Famous Bearers
- ★Canyon BarryAmerican basketball player and 2024 Olympic 3x3 competitor, son of Rick Barry
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Frequently Asked
What does Canyon mean?
A canyon; deep gorge carved by water
How do you pronounce Canyon?
Canyon is pronounced KAN-yon.
What is the origin of Canyon?
Canyon comes from Spanish, English.
What names are similar to Canyon?
Similar names include hudson, porter, ridge.