Cannan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAN-uhn / /ˈkæn.ən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'land of purple'; English: variant of Canaan
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Cannan refers to the ancient region known as Canaan, which is significant in biblical history as the Promised Land. The name is often associated with prosperity and abundance. In English contexts, Cannan is a variant of Canaan, reflecting the adaptation of biblical names into modern usage. The name has been used in various literary and cultural references, emphasizing its historical roots.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Canaan
- Cannan
International Variants
- Canaán (Spanish)
- Canaan (English)
Famous people named Cannan
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cannan was first seen in the United States in 1998. Cannan has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cannan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cannan
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 |