Emmitt vs Otis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmitt

Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#681
Total SSA Count
400
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmitt Rank #681
Otis Rank #733

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 vs #733 for Otis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmitt ___

  • Emmitt James
  • Emmitt Lee
  • Emmitt Cole
  • Emmitt Grant
  • Emmitt Ray
  • Emmitt Dean

Otis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emmitt

Everett Bennett Beckett Rosie Violet

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmitt or Otis more popular?

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Emmitt and Otis mean?

Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Emmitt and Otis boy or girl names?

Emmitt is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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