Devyn 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

Devyn Rank #1,148
Shannon Rank #1,866

Devyn is more popular, ranked #1148 vs #1866 for Shannon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devyn ___

  • Devyn Grace
  • Devyn Marie
  • Devyn Leigh
  • Devyn Claire
  • Devyn Paige
  • Devyn Hope

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 Devyn

Riley Reagan Finley Brynn Quinn

If you choose Shannon

Bridget Colleen Fiona Declan Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devyn or Shannon more popular?

Devyn is more popular, ranked #1148 compared to Shannon at #1866 in the United States.

What do Devyn and Shannon mean?

Devyn means "little deer, from the deep" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shannon means "wise river, old river" (Irish origin).

Are Devyn and Shannon boy or girl names?

Devyn is primarily a girl name. Shannon is primarily a girl name.

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