Shannon vs Aster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Aster Rank #2,790

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2790 for Aster.

Is Shannon or Aster more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Aster at #2790 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Aster mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Aster means "star" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Shannon and Aster boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Aster is primarily a boy name.