Lewis vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Lewis Rank #435
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #435 for Lewis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Otto mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Lewis and Otto boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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