Garrick vs Ottis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrick

Boy #6,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear ruler, spear power"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,272
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gary, Rick, Ric

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Ottis

Boy #6,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wealthy, prosperous warrior"

Origin: Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,337
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ott, Otts

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Garrick Rank #6,272
Ottis Rank #6,337

Garrick is more popular, ranked #6272 vs #6337 for Ottis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garrick ___

  • Garrick James
  • Garrick Thomas
  • Garrick William
  • Garrick Edward
  • Garrick Lee
  • Garrick Alan

Ottis ___

  • Ottis James
  • Ottis Ray
  • Ottis Lee
  • Ottis Monroe
  • Ottis Dean
  • Ottis Calvin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Garrick

Fletcher Declan Cormac Rowan Sterling

If you choose Ottis

Arlo Cletus Rufus Vida Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrick or Ottis more popular?

Garrick is more popular, ranked #6272 compared to Ottis at #6337 in the United States.

What do Garrick and Ottis mean?

Garrick means "spear ruler, spear power" (Old English/Germanic origin). Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin).

Are Garrick and Ottis boy or girl names?

Garrick is primarily a boy name. Ottis is primarily a boy name.

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