Oscar vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#217
Total SSA Count
1,656
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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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Popularity Comparison

Oscar Rank #217
Otto Rank #274

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oscar or Otto more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Otto mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Oscar and Otto boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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