Shannon vs Tim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Tim Rank #2,523

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Tim more popular?

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Tim mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Shannon and Tim boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Tim is primarily a boy name.