Shannon vs Wisdom

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 #2,703 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"knowledge, good judgment, deep understanding"

Origin: Old English

American African West African Ghanaian

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Shannon Rank #2,609

Wisdom Rank #2,703

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2703 for Wisdom.

Is Shannon or Wisdom more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Wisdom at #2703 in the United States.

What do Shannon and Wisdom mean?

Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wisdom means "knowledge, good judgment, deep understanding" (Old English origin).

Are Shannon and Wisdom boy or girl names?

Shannon is primarily a boy name. Wisdom is primarily a boy name.