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Otto vs Hugh

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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Ira Hugh Milo Ottis
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Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Otto Viggo Hiro Josue
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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Hugh Rank #765

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #765 for Hugh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Hugh more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Otto and Hugh mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Otto and Hugh boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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