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Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#918
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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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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Ira Hugh Milo Ottis
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Popularity Comparison

Carlo Rank #918
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #918 for Carlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlo or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Carlo at #918 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Otto mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Carlo and Otto boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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