Olivia 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Otto Rank #274

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #274 for Otto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

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 Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Otto more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Otto mean?

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

Are Olivia and Otto boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Otto is primarily a boy name.

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