Otto vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Italian English

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Otto Rank #274

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Maxwell mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Otto and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.