Cross vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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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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Cross Rank #2,439

Shannon Rank #2,609

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Cross or Shannon more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Cross and Shannon mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cross and Shannon boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.