Hyrum vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hyrum

Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

American Mormon/LDS English

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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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Hyrum Rank #2,693

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Is Hyrum or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Hyrum and Shannon mean?

Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hyrum and Shannon boy or girl names?

Hyrum is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.