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Max vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Zayden Cole Bryce Archie
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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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Zachary Carson Chase Tyson
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Popularity Comparison

Max Rank #175
Otto Rank #274

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or Otto more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Max and Otto mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Max and Otto boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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