Francis vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Francis Rank #451
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #451 for Francis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Francis ___

  • Francis James
  • Francis William
  • Francis Joseph
  • Francis Thomas
  • Francis Patrick
  • Francis Xavier

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 Francis

Charles Edmund Benedict Margaret Agnes

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Francis or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Francis at #451 in the United States.

What do Francis and Otto mean?

Francis means "free man" (Germanic origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Francis and Otto boy or girl names?

Francis is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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