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Otto vs Edward

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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Luciano Sawyer Jace Jameson
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Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,584
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Edward mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Otto and Edward boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.

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