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Otto vs Knox

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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Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Knox mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Otto and Knox boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.

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