Shannon vs Grayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Grayden Rank #2,699

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2699 for Grayden.

Is Shannon or Grayden more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Grayden at #2699 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Grayden mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin).

Are Shannon and Grayden boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Grayden is primarily a boy name.