Mathew vs Shantana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

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Shantana

Girl #61,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful (via Shanti/Sanskrit influence)"

Origin: American via Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61,286
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Shana, Tana, Shanti

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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Shantana Rank #61,286

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #61286 for Shantana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Shantana ___

  • Shantana Marie
  • Shantana Nicole
  • Shantana Denise
  • Shantana Renee
  • Shantana Michelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

If you choose Shantana

Deshawn Marquise Latoya Shaniqua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Shantana more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Shantana at #61286 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Shantana mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Shantana means "peaceful (via Shanti/Sanskrit influence)" (American via Sanskrit origin).

Are Mathew and Shantana boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Shantana is primarily a girl name.

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