Otto vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Otto Rank #274

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Dawson mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Otto and Dawson boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.