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Shanon

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How to Pronounce Shanon

Pronounced SHAN-un /ˈʃæn.ən/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Shannon, from the Irish river name, tied to the goddess Sionann and read as 'old' or 'wise.' Used here as a boy's name, though Shannon is more often a girl's name in America.Low

In 30 seconds: A river-rooted Irish name: Shanon is a form of Shannon, 'old; wise' (said 'SHAN-un'). Used here for a boy -- we note the lean.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA variant spelling of Shannon, from the Irish river name, tied to the goddess Sionann and read as 'old' or 'wise.' Used here as a boy's name, though Shannon is more often a girl's name in America.

U.S. rank (2019)#11914 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,732

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shanon is a variant of Shannon, from the Irish river name, read 'old; wise' and linked to the goddess Sionann. It crested around 1975. It appears here as a boy's name, though Shannon is more often a girl's name in the U.S., which we note (said 'SHAN-un').

It peaked in the mid-1970s and then faded. An Irish river name, here in male use.

Did you know? Shanon is a spelling of Shannon, from the Irish river ('old; wise'), tied to the goddess Sionann. It peaked around 1975; used here as a boy's name, though Shannon leans female in America, which we note (said 'SHAN-un').

Overall data confidence 42%

References -- Shanon — Variant of Shannon; Irish river name 'old; wise'; used here as M

Variations

ShannonShannenShanen

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shanon mean?

Shanon is a variant of Shannon, from the Irish river name, read as 'old' or 'wise.'

How do you pronounce Shanon?

It's said SHAN-un /ˈʃæn.ən/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shanon a boy or girl name?

Shanon is used here as a boy's name; note that Shannon is more often a girl's name in America.

How popular is Shanon?

Shanon is an uncommon spelling; it saw its best use around the mid-nineteen-seventies and is rare today.