Grayden vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayden

Boy #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Grayden Rank #2,699

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2699 for Grayden.

Is Grayden or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Grayden at #2699 in the United States.

What do Grayden and Shannon mean?

Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Grayden and Shannon boy or girl names?

Grayden is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.