Otto vs Ellis

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

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Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Ellis mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Otto and Ellis boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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