Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Otto Rank #274

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #274 for Otto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Otto more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Otto mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin).

Are Oliver and Otto boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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