Derek vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Derek Rank #258

Otto Rank #274

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Derek or Otto more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Derek and Otto mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Derek and Otto boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.