Robert vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Italian English

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Otto Rank #274

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #274 for Otto.

Is Robert or Otto more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Robert and Otto mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Robert and Otto boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.