Shannon vs Devyn

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 #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish British American

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Devyn Rank #2,640

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2640 for Devyn.

Is Shannon or Devyn more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Devyn at #2640 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Devyn mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Devyn means "bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shannon and Devyn boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Devyn is primarily a boy name.