Frederick vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Frederick Rank #424

Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Otto mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Frederick and Otto boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.