Erwin vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erwin

Boy #2,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army friend, honorable companion"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Erwin Rank #2,429

Shannon Rank #2,609

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Erwin or Shannon more popular?

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Erwin and Shannon mean?

Erwin means "army friend, honorable companion" (Old High German origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Erwin and Shannon boy or girl names?

Erwin is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.