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Hiram vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Hiram Rank #1,768
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Otto mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Hiram and Otto boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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