Shannon vs Stephon

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 #2,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, garland"

Origin: Greek

African-American English

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Stephon Rank #2,548

Stephon is more popular, ranked #2548 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Stephon more popular?

Stephon is more popular, ranked #2548 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Stephon mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Stephon means "crown, garland" (Greek origin).

Are Shannon and Stephon boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Stephon is primarily a boy name.