Darwin vs Otis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darwin Rank #841
Otis Rank #733

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 vs #841 for Darwin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darwin ___

  • Darwin James
  • Darwin Cole
  • Darwin Lee
  • Darwin Alexander
  • Darwin Thomas
  • Darwin Ray

Otis ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darwin or Otis more popular?

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Otis mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Darwin and Otis boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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