Otto vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Adam mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Otto and Adam boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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