Otto vs Theo

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

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Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Theo mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Otto and Theo boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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