Aster vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aster

Boy #2,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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Aster Rank #2,790

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2790 for Aster.

Is Aster or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Aster at #2790 in the United States.

What do Aster and Shannon mean?

Aster means "star" (Ancient Greek origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Aster and Shannon boy or girl names?

Aster is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.