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Otto vs Julius

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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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Julius Rank #390

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Julius more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Otto and Julius mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Otto and Julius boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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