Otto vs Robert

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
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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #274 for Otto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Otto ___

  • Otto James
  • Otto Friedrich
  • Otto Hans
  • Otto Wilhelm
  • Otto Lee
  • Otto Max

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Robert mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Otto and Robert boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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