Otto vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Otto Rank #274

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Nicholas mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Otto and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.