Otto vs Theodore

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

Otto Rank #274
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Otto

Felix Hugo Greta Marta Klaus

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Otto at #274 in the United States.

What do Otto and Theodore mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Otto and Theodore boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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