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Evan vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Colton Theo Nicolas Mark
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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

Similar Names

Carson Ari Jameson Angelo
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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Otto Rank #274

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Otto more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Evan and Otto mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Evan and Otto boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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