Eric vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Eric Rank #252

Otto Rank #274

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Eric or Otto more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Eric and Otto mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Eric and Otto boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.