Austin 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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Austin Rank #107
Otto Rank #274

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #274 for Otto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austin ___

  • Austin James
  • Austin Lee
  • Austin Blake
  • Austin Cole
  • Austin Reid
  • Austin Thomas

Otto ___

  • Otto James
  • Otto Friedrich
  • Otto Hans
  • Otto Wilhelm
  • Otto Lee
  • Otto Max

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Austin

Tyler Weston Savannah Dallas Peyton

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or Otto more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Austin and Otto mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Austin and Otto boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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