US Popularity:11716
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Descendant of Seanach; Old, ancient; Possessor of wisdom
Shann is a boy’s name of Irish origin. It may be a shortened form of multiple Irish surnames, including Shanahan, the anglicized version of Ó Seanacháin. This name means “descendant of Seanach,” with Seanach itself meaning “old,” and “ancient.” It may also be a shortened form of Shannon, a surname and first name derived from the River Shannon, which was named after the goddess Sionann. Sionann’s name means “possessor of wisdom.” Alternatively, Shann may simply derive from the Irish word sean, meaning “old.” Whichever origin you prefer, this name’s connotations of old age and wisdom foretell a long life and lots of intelligence for baby!

Shann Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2006
#24314
in 2006
- 12661
from 1988
In comparison to the previous year's data
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