Shannon vs Cedrick

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 #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Welsh English American African American

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Cedrick Rank #2,713

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2713 for Cedrick.

Is Shannon or Cedrick more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Cedrick mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Shannon and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.