Shanahan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Shanahan \sh(a)-na-han\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "wise, clever". Football coach Mike Shanahan.

Similar baby names are Shannan and Shanan.

Shanahan is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shanahan. Click here to compare Shanahan with related baby names.