Ottis vs Carlson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Jarred Caliber Norbert Stafford

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Carlson

Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,359
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jager Westlee Larsen Nilson

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Popularity Comparison

Ottis Rank #6,337

Carlson Rank #6,359

Ottis is more popular, ranked #6337 vs #6359 for Carlson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ottis or Carlson more popular?

Ottis is more popular, ranked #6337 compared to Carlson at #6359 in the United States.

What do Ottis and Carlson mean?

Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ottis and Carlson boy or girl names?

Ottis is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.

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