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Ottis vs Gideon

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ottis Rank #6,337
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6337 for Ottis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ottis or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ottis at #6337 in the United States.

What do Ottis and Gideon mean?

Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ottis and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ottis is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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