Shannon vs Aedan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Aedan Rank #2,590

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Aedan more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Aedan mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Shannon and Aedan boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Aedan is primarily a boy name.