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August vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jace Wyatt Beckett Aiden
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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

Similar Names

Tate Bowen Zane Damian
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Otto Rank #274

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Otto more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do August and Otto mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are August and Otto boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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