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"Wealthy, prosperous warrior"
"Son of Otto"
"Fortune, riches"
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Browse nicknames →Ottis is an alternate spelling of Otis, derived from the Old Germanic element 'aud' or 'od,' meaning wealth, fortune, or prosperity. The name entered English use via Norman French and became established in the English-speaking world by the 19th century. The double-T spelling Ottis appears particularly in American Southern and rural naming traditions, often as a family or honor name passed down through generations. Its variant spelling lends it a handcrafted, individualized quality while preserving the name's sturdy historical roots.
Otis and its variant Ottis are riding the wave of vintage revival names — rustic, two-syllable boy names with working-class American roots that feel authentic in an era of over-engineered baby names.
Otis/Ottis holds a proud place in African American naming culture, partly through the legendary soul singer Otis Redding, whose influence cemented the name's association with soulful, deeply American artistic heritage. Elisha Otis further connects the name to American ingenuity.
Ottis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,051 babies have been named Ottis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ottis is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,337 for boy names in the US .
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Athlete
1957
NFL running back who won Super Bowl MVP honors with the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV (1991), one of the most notable bearers of the Ottis spelling.
Musician
1941
Legendary American soul and R&B singer-songwriter known as 'The King of Soul,' with hits including 'Respect' and '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay.'
Engineer
1811
American inventor who developed the safety elevator brake, making skyscrapers practical and founding the Otis Elevator Company.
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Ottis is a boy name with American, English, Germanic, and African American origins . The name means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" in Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix .
Is Ottis a boy or girl name? Ottis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,337 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,670. Ottis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ottis is currently ranked #6,337 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Ottis has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Ottis include Ott and Otts. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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