Otto vs Dean

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 #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Otto Rank #274

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Dean mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Otto and Dean boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.