Otto
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Wealth or fortune
Origin: Old German
Popularity: Ranked #277 in 2025 with 1,241 babies born.
History: Otto derives from the Old High German 'od' or 'aud,' meaning wealth or fortune. It was a prestigious name in the medieval Holy Roman Empire, borne by four emperors including Otto I the Great, who became the first Holy Roman Emperor in 962. It remains in use across Germany and Scandinavia and has seen a modern revival in English-speaking countries.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Otto? About 1 in 2,682 babies born in 2025 were named Otto, or roughly 3.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Otto
What does the name Otto mean?
Otto means “Wealth or fortune” from Old German roots.
What is the origin of the name Otto?
Otto has Old German origin. The traditional meaning is “Wealth or fortune”.
How popular is Otto?
Otto ranked #277 in 2025 — given to 1,241 babies that year.
When was Otto most popular?
Otto peaked in 2025 with 1,241 babies registered that year.
Is Otto a boy or girl name?
Otto is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ottos in registered births are male.
Is the name Otto rising or falling in popularity?
Otto has risen 112 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #389 in 2020 to #277 in 2025.
How long has Otto been recorded?
Otto appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.