Adam vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#274
Total SSA Count
1,239
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Otto Rank #274

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Otto more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Adam and Otto mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Adam and Otto boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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