Otto vs Louis

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

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Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Louis mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Otto and Louis boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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