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The name Canon peaked for girls at #11139 in 1986. Canon is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Canon is a boy's name meaning "clergyman, law, oeuvre".

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A variant of the surname Cannon, or an English word name with several possible meanings. A canon is a clergyman, as well as a rule or law – especially within religious doctrine. In the arts, canon is also the name of the whole oeuvre or work of a particular writer or creator.

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The name Canon peaked for boys at #1349 in 2014. The name is most popular in Arkansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Canon is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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