Otto vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Otto Rank #274

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Walter mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Otto and Walter boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.