Shannon vs Herbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Herbert Rank #2,474

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Herbert more popular?

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Herbert mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Shannon and Herbert boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.