Otto vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Otto Rank #274

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Alan mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Otto and Alan boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.