Shannon vs Reef

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 #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian American English

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Reef Rank #2,557

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Reef more popular?

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Reef mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin).

Are Shannon and Reef boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Reef is primarily a boy name.