Shannon vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Shannon or Ferrin more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Ferrin mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shannon and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.