Abilene vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shannon

Girl #1,866 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise river, old river"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,866
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shan, Shanny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abilene Rank #1,943
Shannon Rank #1,866

Shannon is more popular, ranked #1866 vs #1943 for Abilene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abilene ___

  • Abilene Jane
  • Abilene Rose
  • Abilene Mae
  • Abilene Grace
  • Abilene Faith
  • Abilene Claire

Shannon ___

  • Shannon Rose
  • Shannon Marie
  • Shannon Grace
  • Shannon Lynn
  • Shannon Claire
  • Shannon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abilene

Ezra Naomi Clementine Silas Magnolia

If you choose Shannon

Bridget Colleen Fiona Declan Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abilene or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #1866 compared to Abilene at #1943 in the United States.

What do Abilene and Shannon mean?

Abilene means "grassy meadow, land of meadows" (Aramaic origin). Shannon means "wise river, old river" (Irish origin).

Are Abilene and Shannon boy or girl names?

Abilene is primarily a girl name. Shannon is primarily a girl name.

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