Shantanu vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shantanu

Boy #35,549 Most Popular

Quick Stats

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

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Ber Samone Aquileo Abilio

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Shantanu Rank #35,549

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #35549 for Shantanu.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shantanu or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shantanu at #35549 in the United States.

What do Shantanu and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shantanu and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shantanu is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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