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Otto vs River

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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River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and River mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Otto and River boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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