Larson vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Larson Rank #2,468

Shannon Rank #2,609

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Larson or Shannon more popular?

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Larson and Shannon mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Larson and Shannon boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.