Gideon vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gid, Giddy

Playground Safety Score

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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

Gideon Rank #332
Otto Rank #274

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #332 for Gideon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gideon ___

  • Gideon James
  • Gideon Paul
  • Gideon Alexander
  • Gideon Thomas
  • Gideon Luke

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 Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Otto more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Otto mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Gideon and Otto boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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