Otto vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Otto Rank #274

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Otto and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.