Shadow vs Ottis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shadow

Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,424
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Coopar Darel Attikus Larsen

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Ottis

Boy #6,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wealthy, prosperous warrior"

Origin: Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,337
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Mailo Norris Anthem Emias

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Popularity Comparison

Shadow Rank #6,424

Ottis Rank #6,337

Ottis is more popular, ranked #6337 vs #6424 for Shadow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shadow or Ottis more popular?

Ottis is more popular, ranked #6337 compared to Shadow at #6424 in the United States.

What do Shadow and Ottis mean?

Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin). Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin).

Are Shadow and Ottis boy or girl names?

Shadow is primarily a boy name. Ottis is primarily a boy name.

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