Otto vs Oscar

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Oscar mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Otto and Oscar boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.

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