Otto vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Otto Rank #274

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Peter mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Otto and Peter boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.