Abe vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Abe Rank #2,424

Shannon Rank #2,609

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Abe or Shannon more popular?

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Abe and Shannon mean?

Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Abe and Shannon boy or girl names?

Abe is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.