Devyn vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devyn

Boy #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish British 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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Devyn Rank #2,640

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2640 for Devyn.

Is Devyn or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Devyn at #2640 in the United States.

What do Devyn and Shannon mean?

Devyn means "bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Devyn and Shannon boy or girl names?

Devyn is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.