Shannon vs Murray

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 #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Murray Rank #2,744

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Shannon or Murray more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Murray mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shannon and Murray boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.