Rule, law, or standard of measurement
Derived from the Greek word 'kanon', it originally referred to a reed used as a measuring rod. In a modern context, it often refers to a body of sacred laws or the accepted works of a particular author or artist.
About 64 boys were named Canon in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the series · The Chronicles of Narnia
The same feel as Canon — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
