Shannon vs Asante

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 #2,805 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"thank you, grateful"

Origin: Swahili

Ghanaian Kenyan African American

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Asante Rank #2,805

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2805 for Asante.

Is Shannon or Asante more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Asante at #2805 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Asante mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Asante means "thank you, grateful" (Swahili origin).

Are Shannon and Asante boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Asante is primarily a boy name.