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Julius vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Julius Rank #390
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Otto mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Julius and Otto boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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