Jay vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Jay Rank #397

Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Otto mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Jay and Otto boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.