Shannon vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Pearson Rank #2,768

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Shannon or Pearson more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Pearson mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Shannon and Pearson boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.