Otto vs Adolf

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

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Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Adolf Rank #26,599

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Adolf more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Otto and Adolf mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Otto and Adolf boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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