Shannon vs Jaydan

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 #2,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew via Jadon

American African-American Contemporary

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Jaydan Rank #2,771

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2771 for Jaydan.

Is Shannon or Jaydan more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Jaydan at #2771 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Jaydan mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jaydan means "God has heard" (Hebrew via Jadon origin).

Are Shannon and Jaydan boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Jaydan is primarily a boy name.