Kanon

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAN-ohn /ˈkæn.oʊn/Medium

Meaning: Flower, blossomMedium

In 30 seconds: Kanon is a Japanese name meaning 'flower, blossom'. It is used as a soft, lyrical given name, often for girls.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFlower, blossom

U.S. rank (2025)#3809 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,524

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

Kanon comes from Japanese and carries the floral meaning 'flower, blossom'. The sound is gentle and rounded, fitting its blossom imagery. Singer Kanon Wakeshima and pop idol Kanon Suzuki both bear the name in Japan.

With no listed variations, Kanon stands on its own as a clean two-syllable name. Its meaning ties it to the imagery of flowers opening, giving it a delicate feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kanon is 'flower, blossom', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Kanon — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Kanon Wakeshima (1988–present)
Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
★Kanon Suzuki (1998–present)
Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kanon mean?

Kanon is usually explained as meaning 'flower, blossom' and is most often linked with Japanese tradition.

How do you pronounce Kanon?

It's commonly said KAN-ohn /ˈkæn.oʊn/.

Is Kanon a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kanon is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kanon?

In 2024, Kanon ranked #2967 in the U.S. for boys, with 42 births recorded.