Jotham vs Othniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jotham

Boy #3,891 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is perfect, Yahweh is upright"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,891
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Jot

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jotham Rank #3,891
Othniel Rank #3,747

Othniel is more popular, ranked #3747 vs #3891 for Jotham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jotham ___

  • Jotham David
  • Jotham Samuel
  • Jotham Michael
  • Jotham Eli
  • Jotham Benjamin
  • Jotham Isaiah

Othniel ___

  • Othniel James
  • Othniel David
  • Othniel Samuel
  • Othniel Elijah
  • Othniel Micah
  • Othniel Joshua

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Jotham

Ezra Micah Caleb Gideon Naomi

If you choose Othniel

Caleb Gideon Deborah Miriam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jotham or Othniel more popular?

Othniel is more popular, ranked #3747 compared to Jotham at #3891 in the United States.

What do Jotham and Othniel mean?

Jotham means "God is perfect, Yahweh is upright" (Hebrew origin). Othniel means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jotham and Othniel boy or girl names?

Jotham is primarily a boy name. Othniel is primarily a boy name.

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