Otto vs Sean

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

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Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Sean Rank #437

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #437 for Sean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Sean more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Otto and Sean mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Otto and Sean boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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