Shannon vs Elder

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 #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Elder Rank #2,412

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Elder more popular?

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Elder mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin).

Are Shannon and Elder boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Elder is primarily a boy name.