Otto vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Otto Rank #274

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Otto or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Xander mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Otto and Xander boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.