Wells vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Wells Rank #377
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Otto mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Wells and Otto boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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