Shannon vs Oak

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 #2,438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"oak tree"

Origin: Old English

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Oak Rank #2,438

Oak is more popular, ranked #2438 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Oak more popular?

Oak is more popular, ranked #2438 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Oak mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Oak means "oak tree" (Old English origin).

Are Shannon and Oak boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Oak is primarily a boy name.