Otto vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Otto Rank #274

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Richard mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Otto and Richard boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.