Rye vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rye

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Rye Rank #2,432

Shannon Rank #2,609

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Rye or Shannon more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Rye and Shannon mean?

Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rye and Shannon boy or girl names?

Rye is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.