Paul vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

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Paul Rank #264

Otto Rank #274

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Paul or Otto more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Paul and Otto mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Paul and Otto boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.