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Boy’s name · US records 1972–2024

Canaan

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Canaan appeared in the US boy naming records from 1972 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 2016. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #1171 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Kanan, Kanon, Canan.

#1171boy rank
2016peak year
2syllables

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