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King vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Tristan Baker Zion Lane
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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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Jeremy Ari Mark Ryker
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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Otto mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are King and Otto boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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