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Otto vs Kenneth

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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Easton Sutton Silas Jonah
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Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#284
Total SSA Count
1,186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Atlas Milo Kaiden Harvey
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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Kenneth Rank #284

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Kenneth more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Otto and Kenneth mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Otto and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.

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