Otto vs Sterling

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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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Sterling Rank #373

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #373 for Sterling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Sterling more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Otto and Sterling mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Otto and Sterling boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.

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