Shannon vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Lincoln mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Shannon and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.