Otto vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Otto Rank #274

Ira Rank #978

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Otto or Ira more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Otto and Ira mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Otto and Ira boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.