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Canaan Meaning and Origin

Canaan is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Canaan is currently #957 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Canaan are Canaan.

Canaan is a 6 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Canaan

Canaan name meaning

merchant; trader; or that humbles and subdues

Name facts

6 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Canaan is ranked #957 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 98% of babies named Canaan were boys

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

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Canaan (Biblical)

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Canaan - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Canaan?
The meaning of the name Canaan is merchant; trader; or that humbles and subdues.
What is the origin of the name Canaan?
The origin of the name Canaan is .
Is Canaan a girl or boy name?
The name Canaan is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 97.92% of babies called Canaan were boys, 2.08% of babies called Canaan were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Canaan?
According to statistics, Canaan is ranked 957th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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