Canyon
Canyon is a boys' name of Spanish origin meaning “deep gorge or ravine.” An English word name derived from the Spanish cañón, itself from Latin tubus.
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how do you pronounce Canyon?
KAN-yon
where does the name Canyon come from?
A canyon is a deep cleft between cliffs, carved by weathering and by a river's erosion over geologic time; the given name is a transfer of the landscape word.
It evokes the American Southwest landscape and has emerged as a nature-inspired given name.
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quick answers about Canyon
What does the name Canyon mean?
Canyon means “deep gorge or ravine”.
What is the origin of the name Canyon?
Canyon comes from the Spanish naming tradition.
How popular is the name Canyon?
Canyon has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Canyon a boy or girl name?
Canyon is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Canyon?
Canyon is pronounced KAN-yon, with 2 syllables.
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