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Otto vs King

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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King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
King Rank #343

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or King more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Otto and King mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Otto and King boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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