Shannon vs Larkin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Larkin Rank #2,984

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Shannon or Larkin more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Larkin mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Shannon and Larkin boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Larkin is primarily a boy name.