Reef vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reef

Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian American 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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Reef Rank #2,557

Shannon Rank #2,609

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Reef or Shannon more popular?

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Reef and Shannon mean?

Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reef and Shannon boy or girl names?

Reef is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.