Oliver vs Shantanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3
Total SSA Count: 15,343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Ollie, Oli

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Owen Thiago August Sebastian

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Shantanu

Boy #35,549 Most Popular

Quick Stats

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

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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3

Shantanu Rank #35,549

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #35549 for Shantanu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

Oliver James
Oliver Thomas
Oliver William
Oliver Henry
Oliver John
Oliver Benjamin

Shantanu ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Shantanu more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shantanu at #35549 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Shantanu mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Oliver and Shantanu boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Shantanu is primarily a boy name.

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