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Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
3,892
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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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

Ryan Rank #87
Otto Rank #274

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #274 for Otto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ryan or Otto more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Otto mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Ryan and Otto boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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