Otto vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Italian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Otto Rank #274

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Beau mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Otto and Beau boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.