Shannon vs Jaycee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"phonetic rendering of initials J and C"

Origin: American

American African-American

15 High Risk

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Jaycee Rank #2,418

Jaycee is more popular, ranked #2418 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Jaycee more popular?

Jaycee is more popular, ranked #2418 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Jaycee mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jaycee means "phonetic rendering of initials J and C" (American origin).

Are Shannon and Jaycee boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Jaycee is primarily a boy name.