Dwight vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dwight

Boy #2,540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, white, bright one"

Origin: Dutch De Witt

English American Dutch

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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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Dwight Rank #2,540

Shannon Rank #2,609

Dwight is more popular, ranked #2540 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Dwight or Shannon more popular?

Dwight is more popular, ranked #2540 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Dwight and Shannon mean?

Dwight means "blond, white, bright one" (Dutch De Witt origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dwight and Shannon boy or girl names?

Dwight is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.