Otto: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Wealth and fortune, a palindrome name with old-world charisma.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #249
- Peak
- #60 in 1920
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Otto Means
Otto is a boy name of Germanic origin. Wealth and fortune, a palindrome name with old-world charisma.
How Popular Otto Is
Otto currently ranks #249 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #60 in 1920. It is rising.
Good to Know About Otto
- Otto von Bismarck unified Germany in the 19th century.
- The name is a palindrome, reading the same forwards and backwards.
- Otto is experiencing a strong revival in Europe and the United States.
Names Like Otto
Other Germanic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Otto
Germanic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Otto.
Questions About Otto
What does Otto mean?
Otto is a boy name of Germanic origin. Wealth and fortune, a palindrome name with old-world charisma.
How popular is Otto?
Otto currently ranks #249 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #60 in 1920. It is rising.
Where does Otto come from?
Otto comes from Germanic roots. Otto von Bismarck unified Germany in the 19th century.
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