Shannon vs Erwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army friend, honorable companion"

Origin: Old High German

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Erwin Rank #2,429

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Erwin more popular?

Erwin is more popular, ranked #2429 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Erwin mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Erwin means "army friend, honorable companion" (Old High German origin).

Are Shannon and Erwin boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Erwin is primarily a boy name.