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Otto vs Paul

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

✓ All Clear

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Dawson Sutton Kaiden Easton
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Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Paul mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Otto and Paul boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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