Otto vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Otto Rank #274

Hector Rank #381

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Otto or Hector more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Otto and Hector mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Otto and Hector boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.