Nix vs Ottis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nix

Boy #6,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water sprite, water spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,268
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Elnathan Odis Winn Keven

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Ottis

Boy #6,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wealthy, prosperous warrior"

Origin: Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,337
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nix Rank #6,268

Ottis Rank #6,337

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 vs #6337 for Ottis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nix or Ottis more popular?

Nix is more popular, ranked #6268 compared to Ottis at #6337 in the United States.

What do Nix and Ottis mean?

Nix means "water sprite, water spirit" (Germanic origin). Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin).

Are Nix and Ottis boy or girl names?

Nix is primarily a boy name. Ottis is primarily a boy name.

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