Shannon vs Caison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, empty space"

Origin: French

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Caison Rank #2,487

Caison is more popular, ranked #2487 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Caison more popular?

Caison is more popular, ranked #2487 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Caison mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Caison means "hollow, empty space" (French origin).

Are Shannon and Caison boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Caison is primarily a boy name.