Law vs Ottis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ottis

Boy #6,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wealthy, prosperous warrior"

Origin: Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,337
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ott, Otts

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Law Rank #6,380
Ottis Rank #6,337

Ottis is more popular, ranked #6337 vs #6380 for Law.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Law ___

  • Law James
  • Law Henry
  • Law Edward
  • Law William
  • Law Thomas
  • Law Alexander

Ottis ___

  • Ottis James
  • Ottis Ray
  • Ottis Lee
  • Ottis Monroe
  • Ottis Dean
  • Ottis Calvin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Ottis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Law or Ottis more popular?

Ottis is more popular, ranked #6337 compared to Law at #6380 in the United States.

What do Law and Ottis mean?

Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin). Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin).

Are Law and Ottis boy or girl names?

Law is primarily a boy name. Ottis is primarily a boy name.

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