Shannon vs Hershel

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 #2,764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer, little deer"

Origin: Yiddish (from German Hirsch)

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish American

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Hershel Rank #2,764

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2764 for Hershel.

Is Shannon or Hershel more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Hershel at #2764 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Hershel mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hershel means "deer, little deer" (Yiddish (from German Hirsch) origin).

Are Shannon and Hershel boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Hershel is primarily a boy name.