Otto vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Otto Rank #274

Abel Rank #220

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Abel more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Abel mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Otto and Abel boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.