Hugo vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

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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

Hugo Rank #405
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #405 for Hugo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Hugo at #405 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Otto mean?

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

Are Hugo and Otto boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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