Ashanti vs Mott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashanti

Girl #1,993 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"warlike, from the Ashanti people of Ghana"

Origin: Akan/Twi

Cultural Roots

African American Ghanaian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,993
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shanti, Ash

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Mott

Boy #28,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,455
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Ashanti Rank #1,993
Mott Rank #28,455

Ashanti is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #28455 for Mott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashanti ___

  • Ashanti Rose
  • Ashanti Marie
  • Ashanti Renee
  • Ashanti Nicole
  • Ashanti Grace
  • Ashanti Simone

Mott ___

  • Mott Allen
  • Mott William
  • Mott Thomas
  • Mott Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashanti or Mott more popular?

Ashanti is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Ashanti and Mott mean?

Ashanti means "warlike, from the Ashanti people of Ghana" (Akan/Twi origin). Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Ashanti and Mott boy or girl names?

Ashanti is primarily a girl name. Mott is primarily a boy name.

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