Fabian vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Polish English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#444
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fab

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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

Fabian Rank #444
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #444 for Fabian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fabian ___

  • Fabian James
  • Fabian Alexander
  • Fabian Louis
  • Fabian Michael
  • Fabian Andres
  • Fabian Cruz

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 Fabian

Sebastian Adrian Maximilian Natalia Vivienne

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Otto mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Fabian and Otto boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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