Otto vs Russell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Otto Rank #274

Russell Rank #368

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Otto or Russell more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Otto and Russell mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Otto and Russell boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.