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Otto vs Erick

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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Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Erick Rank #333

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Erick more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Otto and Erick mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Otto and Erick boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.

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