Shannon

Meaning of Shannon

From the Shannon River; "wise stream"

Shannon has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shannon

After ranking as high as #723 in 2000, Shannon has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Shannon as a girl's name

Shannon is also used as a girl's name. From the Shannon River, Ireland's longest river.

Notable people named Shannon

• Shannon Sharpe
  Hall of Fame tight end
• Shannon Leto
  Musician (30 Seconds to Mars)
• Shannon Briggs
  Former heavyweight boxing champion
• Shannon Brown
  Professional basketball player
• Shannon Moore
  Professional Wrestler

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Questions about the name Shannon

What does the name Shannon mean?

Shannon means from the shannon river; "wise stream", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Shannon a boy's or a girl's name?

Shannon is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Shannon?

Shannon did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Shannon most popular?

Shannon peaked at #723 in 2000.