Canon

CAN-on

English

"clergyman, law, oeuvre"

Updated Thu Apr 18 2024

Canon Origin and Meaning

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

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.

Canon Popularity

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Famous People Named Canon

Canonstage name of Aaron McCain, American Christian rapper
Canon W. Jack Curry (b. 2018)son of basketball player Steph Curry and TV personality Ayesha Curry

Canon in Pop Culture

Canon Himuromain female character in manga "Canon"
Canon Inc.Japanese technology company
Canontitle of a cleric in certain churches
Canona formally approved collection of scripture or other works