Bo vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Italian English

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Otto mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Bo and Otto boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.