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Edgar vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
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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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #460 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Otto mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Edgar and Otto boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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