Shannon vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Willis Rank #2,686

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Shannon or Willis more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Willis mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Shannon and Willis boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.