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Clark vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
725
Syllables
1
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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Popularity Comparison

Clark Rank #438
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #438 for Clark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Clark and Otto mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Clark and Otto boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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