Otto vs Colton

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

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Colton mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Otto and Colton boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.

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