Canon

CAN-on

English

"clergyman, law, oeuvre"

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

• 873 Unique 2023

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Famous People Named Canon

• Canon stage 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 Himuro main female character in manga "Canon"
• Canon Inc. Japanese technology company
• Canon title of a cleric in certain churches
• Canon a formally approved collection of scripture or other works