Shannon vs Larson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Larson Rank #2,468

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Larson more popular?

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Larson mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Shannon and Larson boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.