Shannon vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Franklin mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Shannon and Franklin boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.