Harry vs Otis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hal, Haz

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Harry Rank #780
Otis Rank #733

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 vs #780 for Harry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harry ___

  • Harry James
  • Harry William
  • Harry Thomas
  • Harry George
  • Harry Edward
  • Harry Charles

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harry

William George Charlotte Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harry or Otis more popular?

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Otis mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Harry and Otis boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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