Otto vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Italian English

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Otto Rank #274

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Arthur mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Otto and Arthur boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.