US Popularity Rank: 22236

Origin: American

Meaning: Great river; White water river

Yukon is a boy’s name of Canadian and Alaskan descent. Originating from the Yukon River that runs from British Columbia into the Bering Sea, it means “great river” or “white water river,” nurturing baby’s love for the outdoors with its earth-honoring etymologies. Parents who call Canada home may also recognize Yukon for its ties to a region of the same name, renowned for its gold and cold. With any luck, it’ll lead your little one to even greater legacies.