Shannon vs Dwight

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, white, bright one"

Origin: Dutch De Witt

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Dwight Rank #2,540

Dwight is more popular, ranked #2540 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Dwight more popular?

Dwight is more popular, ranked #2540 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Dwight mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dwight means "blond, white, bright one" (Dutch De Witt origin).

Are Shannon and Dwight boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Dwight is primarily a boy name.