Shannon vs Trae

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 #2,490 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, third-born"

Origin: Old French/Latin

African American American

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Trae Rank #2,490

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Shannon or Trae more popular?

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Trae mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Trae means "three, third-born" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Shannon and Trae boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Trae is primarily a boy name.