Shannon vs Kenyon

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 #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Kenyon Rank #3,739

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Shannon or Kenyon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Kenyon mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin).

Are Shannon and Kenyon boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Kenyon is primarily a boy name.