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Erick vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Erick Rank #333
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Otto mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Erick and Otto boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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