Brad vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,135
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Brad Rank #4,135
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #4135 for Brad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brad ___

  • Brad James
  • Brad Allen
  • Brad Lee
  • Brad Thomas
  • Brad Scott
  • Brad Michael

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 Brad

Chad Todd Greg Tiffany Jennifer

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brad or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Brad and Otto mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Brad and Otto boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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