Murray vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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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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Murray Rank #2,744

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Shannon mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Murray and Shannon boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.