Jeremy vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremy

Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#266
Total SSA Count
1,308
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer, Jerry, Remy

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

Jeremy Rank #266
Otto Rank #274

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 vs #274 for Otto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeremy ___

  • Jeremy James
  • Jeremy Cole
  • Jeremy Thomas
  • Jeremy Reid
  • Jeremy Scott
  • Jeremy Blake

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 Jeremy

Joshua Jacob Hannah Jessica Caleb

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeremy or Otto more popular?

Jeremy is more popular, ranked #266 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Jeremy and Otto mean?

Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Jeremy and Otto boy or girl names?

Jeremy is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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