Canon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Canon Name at a Glance

Name	Canon
Meaning	Variant of Cannon: Church official.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Canon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Canon means “Variant of Cannon: Church official”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Canon Name Origin

Our database records Canon under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Canon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Canon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Canon

When considering Canon for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.