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Otto vs Avery

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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Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,348
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Avery mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Otto and Avery boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.

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