boy's name

Caner

jah-NER (Turkish)

  • Origin Turkish
  • Gender Boy
  • Syllables 2
  • Letters 5
  • Births on record 189

Caner is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

  • Caner is a name of Turkish origin.
  • Peaked in France in 2004, when 15 babies were given the name.
  • It has largely dropped out of use in France.
  • First appears in birth records in 1984.
  • 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.

Caner Over Time

Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2010s.

60
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Births named Caner by decade in France
Decade Births
1980s 15
1990s 30
2000s 60
2010s 15

How Popular Is Caner?

In 2014, Caner was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Where Caner Is Used

France #3,247 5 in 2014
England & Wales #5,214 3 in 2023

The bar shows how near the top of each country's list the name sits, on a scale where #1 fills the row and #1,000 is a sliver. The figures beside it are the real rank and the babies recorded that year.

French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.

Names That Peaked Alongside Caner

These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.

Parents Who Like Caner Also Like

Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caner over the last century — the same taste, a different name.

How to Say Caner

  • Turkish jah-NER

Sibling Names for Caner

Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caner — the two things that make a sibling set grate.

Common Questions About Caner

How popular is the name Caner?

In 2014, Caner was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.

Is Caner a girl's or a boy's name?

Caner is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.

How many syllables are in Caner?

Caner has 2 syllables.

When was Caner most popular?

Caner peaked in 2004, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.