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Ira vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#978
Total SSA Count
230
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

Ira Rank #978
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #978 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Otto mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Ira and Otto boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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