Shannon vs Abe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Abe Rank #2,424

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Abe more popular?

Abe is more popular, ranked #2424 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Abe mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shannon and Abe boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Abe is primarily a boy name.