Noah vs Shantanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 20,337
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Ryan Braxton George Malachi

Full profile for Noah →

Shantanu

Boy #35,549 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #35,549
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Sha, Shan, Shany

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Ber Ivaansh Demanuel Stevonte

Full profile for Shantanu →

Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2

Shantanu Rank #35,549

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #35549 for Shantanu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

Noah James
Noah Alexander
Noah William
Noah Thomas
Noah Oliver
Noah Henry

Shantanu ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Shantanu

No sibling data available yet.

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Shantanu more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Shantanu at #35549 in the United States.

What do Noah and Shantanu mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Noah and Shantanu boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Shantanu is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Shantanu vs Noah Noah vs Ryan Noah vs Braxton Noah vs George Noah vs Malachi

← Full profile: Noah ← Full profile: Shantanu Browse all baby names