Canyon

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Canyon has a strong and adventurous meaning, evoking images of rugged and beautiful landscapes on the edge of civilization. It symbolizes strength, resilience, and beauty in nature, perfect for parents seeking a name that captures their child's adventurous and daring spirit.
Pronunciation
KAN-yən
The name Canyon is pronounced as KAN-yuhn.
Popularity
The name Canyon is not very popular in the world, but it has been rising gradually in the USA. According to the Social Security Administration's records, the name Canyon was used for more than 800 boys in the United States in 2020, making it the 601st most popular name for boys.

cartoon of the name Canyon
Cartoon of Canyon

Canyon Name meanings & History

The name Canyon has an American origin and is derived from the word ‘canyon,’ which refers to a deep gorge with steep sides, often carved out by a river over time. The name Canyon has a strong and adventurous meaning, evoking images of rugged and beautiful landscapes on the edge of civilization. It symbolizes strength, resilience, and beauty in nature, perfect for parents seeking a name that captures their child's adventurous and daring spirit. From the English word canyon, ultimately from Greek kanna "small reed", after the plants that grow in the bottom of canyons. Canyon is predominantly used as a baby boy’s name, but it could also be used for a baby girl. It is one of the names that suit both genders, giving parents the flexibility to choose it for their baby girl as well.

Zodiac Sign of Canyon: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Canyon:

C: Copycat,Chatty,Candid,Curious,Clever,Cute,Choice

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Assertive

N: Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nervous,Neat

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

O: Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive

Canyon is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Refined name
  • a Upper Class name

2.) Canyon (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) canyon.

Other Forms: Cannyon, Cañon, Canyan, Canyen, Canyin, Kanyon


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