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Patrick vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Otto Rank #274

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Otto more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Otto mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Patrick and Otto boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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