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Jesse vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesse

Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,980
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

Jesse Rank #187
Otto Rank #274

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Otto more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Otto mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Jesse and Otto boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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