Shannon vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Ferry Rank #32,658

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Shannon or Ferry more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Ferry mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Shannon and Ferry boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.