Otto vs Lewis

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

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Lewis Rank #435

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #435 for Lewis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Lewis more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Otto and Lewis mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Otto and Lewis boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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