George vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

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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

George Rank #123
Otto Rank #274

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #274 for Otto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

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 George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Otto more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do George and Otto mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are George and Otto boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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