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Otto vs Edgar

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

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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Edgar Rank #460

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #460 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Edgar more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Otto and Edgar mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Otto and Edgar boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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