Giovanni vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giovanni

Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#122
Total SSA Count
2,951
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

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

Giovanni Rank #122
Otto Rank #274

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giovanni or Otto more popular?

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Giovanni and Otto mean?

Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Giovanni and Otto boy or girl names?

Giovanni is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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