Jonathan vs Otto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Jonathan Rank #83
Otto Rank #274

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #274 for Otto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

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 Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Otto more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Otto mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Jonathan and Otto boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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