Bashan vs Shannan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bashan

Boy #40,715 Most Popular

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Boy #39,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic American

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Bashan Rank #40,715

Shannan Rank #39,600

Shannan is more popular, ranked #39600 vs #40715 for Bashan.

Is Bashan or Shannan more popular?

Shannan is more popular, ranked #39600 compared to Bashan at #40715 in the United States.

What do Bashan and Shannan mean?

Shannan means "old river, ancient waters" (Old Irish origin).

Are Bashan and Shannan boy or girl names?

Bashan is primarily a boy name. Shannan is primarily a boy name.