Emry vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emry

Girl #1,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength"

Origin: Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,784
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmie, Emz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emry Rank #1,784
Shannon Rank #1,866

Emry is more popular, ranked #1784 vs #1866 for Shannon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emry ___

  • Emry Jane
  • Emry Rose
  • Emry Grace
  • Emry Claire
  • Emry Kate
  • Emry Fern

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 Emry

Ivy Wren Finn Archer Hazel

If you choose Shannon

Bridget Colleen Fiona Declan Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emry or Shannon more popular?

Emry is more popular, ranked #1784 compared to Shannon at #1866 in the United States.

What do Emry and Shannon mean?

Emry means "home strength" (Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri origin). Shannon means "wise river, old river" (Irish origin).

Are Emry and Shannon boy or girl names?

Emry is primarily a girl name. Shannon is primarily a girl name.

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