Ottis vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ottis Rank #6,337
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6337 for Ottis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ottis ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ottis

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If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ottis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ottis at #6337 in the United States.

What do Ottis and Theodore mean?

Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ottis and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ottis is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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