What does the name Otto mean?

The name Otto means "Wealth, fortune".

What is the origin of the name Otto?

Otto is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Otto?

In 2023, 1,239 babies were named Otto in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Otto a boy's name?

Yes, Otto is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,239 ↗

All-Time Total: 31,701

Peak Year: 2024

Otto is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German name "Odo," meaning "wealth" or "fortune." It has been used as a given name since medieval times.

Notable Namesakes

Otto von Bismarck - German statesman, unified Germany
Otto Hahn - German chemist, discovered nuclear fission
Otto Preminger - Austrian-American film director
Otto Lilienthal - German aviation pioneer, glider experiments
Otto Graham - American football quarterback, Cleveland Browns
Otto Frank - Father of Anne Frank, Holocaust diarist
Otto Porter Jr. - American basketball player, NBA forward
Otto Soglow - American cartoonist, creator of "The Little King"
Otto Skorzeny - Austrian SS officer, special operations during WWII
Otto Klemperer - German conductor, renowned for interpretations of Mahler

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Otto

Calvin Odin Lewis Flynn Arlo Emmett Franklin Theodore

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Otto

Mara Mabel Sylvie Elsie Thea Quinn Lucille Lennon

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Otto

Odalis Odalys Odis Otha Otis

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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