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Nicholas vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Thomas Warren Gael Jude
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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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Casey Niko Tadeo Tristan
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Popularity Comparison

Nicholas Rank #117
Otto Rank #274

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Otto more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Otto mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Nicholas and Otto boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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