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Hugh vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Otto Viggo Hiro Josue
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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

Hugh Rank #765
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #765 for Hugh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugh or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Otto mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Hugh and Otto boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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