Otto vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Otto Rank #274

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Derek mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Otto and Derek boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.