Otto vs Alex

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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Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Alex mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Otto and Alex boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.

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