Danny vs Otis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dan

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Otis

Boy #733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#733
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ots

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Popularity Comparison

Danny Rank #642
Otis Rank #733

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #733 for Otis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danny ___

  • Danny James
  • Danny Lee
  • Danny Michael
  • Danny Ray
  • Danny Wayne
  • Danny Thomas

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Danny

Tommy Jessie Bobby Sandy Timmy

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danny or Otis more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Danny and Otis mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Danny and Otis boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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