This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance: Name: Canyon – Meaning: a deep gorge – Origin: English – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: KAN-yuhn
Canyon is an English name, pronounced KAN-yuhn, that means "a deep gorge." It's a short, two-syllable name that's easy to say and spell, with a plain, outdoorsy meaning behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Canyon
Meaning: A deep gorge.
Origin: English.
How to Pronounce Canyon
Phonetic: KAN-yuhn IPA: /ˈkænjən/
Popularity of Canyon
Canyon peaked at #1002 in 2003, when 158 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #1433, with 126 babies, so it's still in regular use but a little less common than it was at its height.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1972–2024.
Make Canyon Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Canyon, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
Names With a Similar Story
Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.
FAQ
What does the name Canyon mean?
A deep gorge.
How do you pronounce Canyon?
Canyon is pronounced KAN-yuhn (IPA: /ˈkænjən/).
Is Canyon a popular name right now?
Canyon peaked at #1002 in 2003 and is ranked #1433 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
📊 How popular is Canyon? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
🎨 Get Printable Name Art for Canyon
Beautiful nursery-ready 8×10" print with name & meaning
Preview & Download →More Baby Name Inspiration
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
