Otto vs Nico

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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Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Nico mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Otto and Nico boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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