Otto vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Otto Rank #274

Frederick Rank #424

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Otto or Frederick more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Otto and Frederick mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Otto and Frederick boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.