Kenyon vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenyon

Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh 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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Kenyon Rank #3,739

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Kenyon or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Kenyon and Shannon mean?

Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenyon and Shannon boy or girl names?

Kenyon is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.