Otto vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Otto Rank #274

Jay Rank #397

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Otto or Jay more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Otto and Jay mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Otto and Jay boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.