Shannon vs Thor

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 #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian American

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Thor Rank #2,806

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2806 for Thor.

Is Shannon or Thor more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Thor mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are Shannon and Thor boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Thor is primarily a boy name.