Thor vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian American

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Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Thor Rank #2,806

Shannon Rank #2,609

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

Is Thor or Shannon more popular?

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

What do Thor and Shannon mean?

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

Are Thor and Shannon boy or girl names?

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