Shannon vs Gohan

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 #2,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cooked rice, meal"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Anime fan communities

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Gohan Rank #2,450

Gohan is more popular, ranked #2450 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Gohan more popular?

Gohan is more popular, ranked #2450 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Gohan mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin).

Are Shannon and Gohan boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Gohan is primarily a boy name.