Old fort or God is gracious
Shandon is primarily an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Sean Dún', meaning 'old fort'. It is also occasionally used as a variant of Shannon or a combination of Shane and Brandon, linking it to the meaning 'God is gracious'. The name is famously associated with the Shandon district in Cork, Ireland, known for its historic church and bells.
Less common today
Shandon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,755 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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