Otto Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Otto has been featured in various books and media, such as the character Otto Mann in “The Simpsons.”

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A Deep Dive

Otto Overview

Meaning

Wealth, prosperity

Gender

Boy

Origin

German

Etymology

Derived from the Old German name “Odo” or “Otto,” meaning “wealth” or “prosperity.”

Pronunciation

/ˈɒt.oʊ/

Popularity

Otto is cherished in Germany and Scandinavian countries and has been gaining attention in the USA. In 2023, Otto ranked #335 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Vintage, Classic, Short

Associated Traits

Noble, dependable, traditional

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with historical figures, such as Otto the Great, the first Holy Roman Emperor.

Name Day

July 2nd (Germany)
A Deep Dive

Otto Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Otho, Otis, Oto, Ottavio, Ottone, Ottokar, Otmar, Ottomar

Common Nicknames

O, Otty, Ottie, Oats, Otts, O-man

Diminutives

Ott, Toto, Otie, Ottie

Famous People

  • Otto von Bismarck
    (German Statesman)
  • Otto Preminger
    (Austrian-American Director)
  • Otto Frank
    (Dutch Businessman)
  • Otto Graham
    (American Football Player)
  • Otto Lilienthal
    (German Aviator)
  • Otto Dix
    (German Artist)
  • Otto Neurath
    (Austrian Philosopher)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Otto Octavius
    ("Spider-Man 2," Film)
  • "A Man Called Otto"
    (Novel)
  • Otto West
    ("A Fish Called Wanda," Film)
  • Otto Frank
    ("The Diary of Anne Frank," Play)
  • Otto
    ("Otto the Rhino," Animated Film)
  • "Otto"
    (Song)

Places

  • Otto Township
    (McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Otto Lake
    (Alaska, USA)
  • Otto River
    (New Zealand)
  • Otto Community
    (Macon County, North Carolina, USA)
  • Otto Peak
    (Washington, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Otto?

With a meaning of “wealth” or “prosperity,” Otto is a name often linked to strength, reliability, and determination.

What Is the Origin of The Name Otto?

Otto has Germanic roots and comes from the Old High German name “Audo,” which means “wealth” or “fortune.” It has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, marking its long history.

Otto Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Otto in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3342021#3102022#2812023
Top 3 Rankings#631880#651884#651889

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Otto

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023281
(+29 from 2022)
1191
(+109 from 2022)
0.06504
2022310
(+24 from 2021)
1082
(+108 from 2021)
0.05777
2021334
(+53 from 2020)
974
(+182 from 2020)
0.05199
2020387
(+41 from 2019)
792
(+73 from 2019)
0.04282
2019428
(+3 from 2018)
719
(+12 from 2018)
0.03741
2018431
(+47 from 2017)
707
(+90 from 2017)
0.03637
2017478
(+48 from 2016)
617
(+57 from 2016)
0.03118
2016526
(+18 from 2015)
560
(+34 from 2015)
0.02765
2015544
(+85 from 2014)
526
(+109 from 2014)
0.02573
2014629
(+67 from 2013)
417
(+74 from 2013)
0.02035
2013696
(+89 from 2012)
343
(+55 from 2012)
0.01697
2012785
(+150 from 2011)
288
(+75 from 2011)
0.01419
2011935
(+133 from 2010)
213
(+33 from 2010)
0.01049
20101068
(+10 from 2009)
180
(+8 from 2009)
0.00876
20091078
(+197 from 2008)
172
(+36 from 2008)
0.00811
20081275
(-60 from 2007)
136
(-9 from 2007)
0.00624
20071215
(+34 from 2006)
145
(+11 from 2006)
0.00655
20061249
(-5 from 2005)
134
(+7 from 2005)
0.00611
20051244
(+48 from 2004)
127
(+12 from 2004)
0.00597
20041292
(+89 from 2003)
115
(+18 from 2003)
0.00544
20031381
(+43 from 2002)
97
(+6 from 2002)
0.00462
20021424
(-34 from 2001)
91
(+1 from 2001)
0.00440
20011390
(+392 from 2000)
90
(+29 from 2000)
0.00435
20001782
(-140 from 1999)
61
(-4 from 1999)
0.00292
19991642
(-140 from 1998)
65
(-8 from 1998)
0.00319
19981502
(+335 from 1997)
73
(+22 from 1997)
0.00360
19971837
(-383 from 1996)
51
(-19 from 1996)
0.00255
19961454
(+304 from 1995)
70
(+20 from 1995)
0.00349
19951758
(-243 from 1994)
50
(-12 from 1994)
0.00249
19941515
(-42 from 1993)
62
(-1 from 1993)
0.00304
19931473
(+186 from 1992)
63
(+11 from 1992)
0.00305
19921659
(-27 from 1991)
52
(+1 from 1991)
0.00248
19911632
(-338 from 1990)
51
(-22 from 1990)
0.00241
19901294
(+104 from 1989)
73
(+12 from 1989)
0.00339
19891398
(-149 from 1988)
61
(-6 from 1988)
0.00291
19881249
(+130 from 1987)
67
(+14 from 1987)
0.00335
19871379
(-137 from 1986)
53
(-7 from 1986)
0.00272
19861242
(-52 from 1985)
60
(-2 from 1985)
0.00312
19851190
(+232 from 1984)
62
(+17 from 1984)
0.00322
19841422
(-200 from 1983)
45
(-11 from 1983)
0.00240
19831222
(-43 from 1982)
56
(-5 from 1982)
0.00300
19821179
(+28 from 1981)
61
(+4 from 1981)
0.00323
19811207
(+65 from 1980)
57
(+4 from 1980)
0.00306
19801272
(-173 from 1979)
53
(-13 from 1979)
0.00286
19791099
(+36 from 1978)
66
(+6 from 1978)
0.00368
19781135
(-23 from 1977)
60
(-1 from 1977)
0.00351
19771112
(-62 from 1976)
61
(-2 from 1976)
0.00357
19761050
(-31 from 1975)
63
(-2 from 1975)
0.00386
19751019
(-58 from 1974)
65
(-7 from 1974)
0.00401
1974961
(+147 from 1973)
72
(+18 from 1973)
0.00442
19731108
(-234 from 1972)
54
(-31 from 1972)
0.00335
1972874
(-38 from 1971)
85
(-9 from 1971)
0.00508
1971836
(+3 from 1970)
94
(+2 from 1970)
0.00517
1970839
(+13 from 1969)
92
(+11 from 1969)
0.00483
1969852
(-53 from 1968)
81
(-5 from 1968)
0.00443
1968799
(-94 from 1967)
86
(-24 from 1967)
0.00484
1967705
(-2 from 1966)
110
(-1 from 1966)
0.00618
1966703
(+86 from 1965)
111
(+23 from 1965)
0.00611
1965789
(-82 from 1964)
88
(-32 from 1964)
0.00464
1964707
(-16 from 1963)
120
(-6 from 1963)
0.00592
1963691
(+3 from 1962)
126
(+4 from 1962)
0.00610
1962694
(-33 from 1961)
122
(-18 from 1961)
0.00580
1961661
(-4 from 1960)
140
(-1 from 1960)
0.00649
1960657
(-24 from 1959)
141
(-8 from 1959)
0.00651
1959633
No change from 1958
149
(+2 from 1958)
0.00688
1958633
(-10 from 1957)
147
(-5 from 1957)
0.00682
1957623
(-23 from 1956)
152
(-9 from 1956)
0.00694
1956600
(+34 from 1955)
161
(+24 from 1955)
0.00750
1955634
(-34 from 1954)
137
(-14 from 1954)
0.00655
1954600
(-56 from 1953)
151
(-18 from 1953)
0.00730
1953544
(+25 from 1952)
169
(+19 from 1952)
0.00844
1952569
(-5 from 1951)
150
(+3 from 1951)
0.00760
1951564
(-13 from 1950)
147
(-3 from 1950)
0.00769
1950551
(-42 from 1949)
150
(-22 from 1949)
0.00825
1949509
(-8 from 1948)
172
(-1 from 1948)
0.00954
1948501
(+3 from 1947)
173
(-4 from 1947)
0.00970
1947504
(-26 from 1946)
177
(-4 from 1946)
0.00953
1946478
(-29 from 1945)
181
(+6 from 1945)
0.01097
1945449
(+11 from 1944)
175
(+1 from 1944)
0.01276
1944460
(-7 from 1943)
174
(-21 from 1943)
0.01253
1943453
(-52 from 1942)
195
(-34 from 1942)
0.01341
1942401
(-6 from 1941)
229
(+14 from 1941)
0.01626
1941395
(-16 from 1940)
215
(-12 from 1940)
0.01713
1940379
No change from 1939
227
(+2 from 1939)
0.01914
1939379
(-43 from 1938)
225
(-46 from 1938)
0.01985
1938336
(-7 from 1937)
271
(-3 from 1937)
0.02385
1937329
(-6 from 1936)
274
(-3 from 1936)
0.02505
1936323
(-5 from 1935)
277
(-12 from 1935)
0.02603
1935318
(-14 from 1934)
289
(-29 from 1934)
0.02702
1934304
(-10 from 1933)
318
(-4 from 1933)
0.02995
1933294
(-6 from 1932)
322
(-34 from 1932)
0.03156
1932288
(+1 from 1931)
356
(-9 from 1931)
0.03313
1931289
(-21 from 1930)
365
(-73 from 1930)
0.03412
1930268
(-6 from 1929)
438
(-20 from 1929)
0.03878
1929262
No change from 1928
458
(-11 from 1928)
0.04135
1928262
(-9 from 1927)
469
(-37 from 1927)
0.04110
1927253
(+1 from 1926)
506
(+18 from 1926)
0.04355
1926254
(-11 from 1925)
488
(-52 from 1925)
0.04260
1925243
(-22 from 1924)
540
(-66 from 1924)
0.04690
1924221
(+10 from 1923)
606
(+33 from 1923)
0.05184
1923231
(-25 from 1922)
573
(-55 from 1922)
0.05061
1922206
(+4 from 1921)
628
(-12 from 1921)
0.05581
1921210
(-4 from 1920)
640
(+6 from 1920)
0.05624
1920206
(+2 from 1919)
634
(+38 from 1919)
0.05760
1919208
(-27 from 1918)
596
(-132 from 1918)
0.05870
1918181
(-24 from 1917)
728
(-75 from 1917)
0.06942
1917157
(+13 from 1916)
803
(+84 from 1916)
0.08371
1916170
(-17 from 1915)
719
(-54 from 1915)
0.07788
1915153
(+1 from 1914)
773
(+175 from 1914)
0.08775
1914154
(-8 from 1913)
598
(+89 from 1913)
0.08751
1913146
(+4 from 1912)
509
(+111 from 1912)
0.09492
1912150
No change from 1911
398
(+170 from 1911)
0.08816
1911150
(+4 from 1910)
228
(+28 from 1910)
0.09445
1910154
(-10 from 1909)
200
(+20 from 1909)
0.09592
1909144
(-5 from 1908)
180
(+3 from 1908)
0.10177
1908139
No change from 1907
177
(+7 from 1907)
0.10639
1907139
(-15 from 1906)
170
(-3 from 1906)
0.10720
1906124
No change from 1905
173
(+1 from 1905)
0.12008
1905124
(+8 from 1904)
172
(+11 from 1904)
0.12008
1904132
(-12 from 1903)
161
(-5 from 1903)
0.11624
1903120
(-19 from 1902)
166
(-26 from 1902)
0.12836
1902101
(+10 from 1901)
192
(+36 from 1901)
0.14463
1901111
(+4 from 1900)
156
(-43 from 1900)
0.13496
1900115
(-14 from 1899)
199
(+25 from 1899)
0.12275
1899101
(-21 from 1898)
174
(-85 from 1898)
0.15105
189880
(-2 from 1897)
259
(+25 from 1897)
0.19607
189778
(+2 from 1896)
234
(-16 from 1896)
0.19189
189680
(-11 from 1895)
250
(-33 from 1895)
0.19369
189569
(+5 from 1894)
283
(+13 from 1894)
0.22346
189474
(-1 from 1893)
270
(+13 from 1893)
0.21619
189373
(+1 from 1892)
257
(-18 from 1892)
0.21232
189274
(-9 from 1891)
275
(+1 from 1891)
0.20920
189165
(+3 from 1890)
274
(+7 from 1890)
0.25077
189068
(-3 from 1889)
267
(-42 from 1889)
0.22306
188965
(+1 from 1888)
309
(-3 from 1888)
0.25959
188866
(+1 from 1887)
312
(+59 from 1887)
0.24017
188767
(+1 from 1886)
253
(-17 from 1886)
0.23145
188668
(+1 from 1885)
270
(+7 from 1885)
0.22681
188569
(-4 from 1884)
263
(-25 from 1884)
0.22683
188465
(+1 from 1883)
288
(+48 from 1883)
0.23465
188366
(+3 from 1882)
240
(-12 from 1882)
0.21338
188269
No change from 1881
252
(+31 from 1881)
0.20650
188169
(-6 from 1880)
221
(-50 from 1880)
0.20411
188063
First SSA data recorded
271
First SSA data recorded
0.22889

American States Popularity Rankings for Otto

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5032021#3522022#3382023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3282021#3062022#2952023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3862021#3932022#3652023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5592021#6522022#5252023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2102021#2132022#2102023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1402021#1112022#1222023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2832021#2262022#2382023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2882021#2602022#2292023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#762021#1002022#692023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2062021#2182022#2232023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7322021#3522022#4872023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3302021#3532022#2152023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1862021#1672022#1352023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2892021#2002022#1782023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4552021#3962022#3602023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1762021#1412022#692023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1872021#962022#1092023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5512021#6512022#4182023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6272021#4612022#5472023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2112021#3422022#1962023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6392020#5222022#3552023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5112021#3102022#4062023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2552021#2312022#1552023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2612021#1632022#1902023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5351956#8282020#6092023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6632021#7952022#6132023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1442021#2782022#1172023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7832021#3592022#5142023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7922021#4442022#5272023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4272019#5342022#6452023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8932018#7862022#6912023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2452021#3282022#2122023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1882021#2062022#2092023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3712021#2812022#2222023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3962021#3422022#3922023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1102021#1642022#1532023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3812021#3522022#3782023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4531946#4701948#4651955

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3002021#2502022#1922023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3671928#2921959#3712023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4202020#2232022#2312023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2302021#1612022#1562023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1772021#1992022#2142023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2482020#2482021#1892022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4502015#3652016#3542018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1952021#2432022#2382023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2292017#882023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2852020#2202022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#992023

Popularity Rankings for Otto in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#212021#142022#122023

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#172021#162022#13First half of 2023

Popularity in Finland

Finland flagFinland#242010#372014

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#872019#952020#972021

Popularity in Latvia

Latvia flagLatvia#921920

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2432021#1322022#1202023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2052021#1562022#1352023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1531924

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2372019#2112020#1622021

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1652019#1962020#1852022

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1841923

Popularity in Czechia

Czechia flagCzechia#1911973#1891977#1911991

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2462021#2292022#2172023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3902020#3252022#2312023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3342020

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5362021#4412022#3352023

Popularity in Renaissance Italy

Renaissance Italy flagRenaissance Italy#3471427

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5982019#3702020#4462023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3902021#4542022#4722023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8392020#8692021#6862022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9081985#9802021#9442022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Otto a Name for Boys or Girls?

Otto is most commonly given to boys, and its meaning of “wealth” or “prosperity” is often associated with male names in many cultures.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Otto

Otto in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Otto von Bismarck (Statesman, 1815–1898): A German statesman who unified Germany and served as its first Chancellor.
  • Otto Preminger (Director, 1905–1986): An Austrian-American film director and producer known for his work in Hollywood.
  • Otto Frank (Businessman, 1889–1980): The father of Anne Frank, he published her famous diary after World War II.
  • Otto Graham (Football Player, 1921–2003): An American football quarterback who led the Cleveland Browns to multiple championships.
  • Otto Lilienthal (Aviator, 1848–1896): A German aviation pioneer who made significant contributions to the development of human flight.
  • Otto Dix (Artist, 1891–1969): A German painter and printmaker associated with the New Objectivity movement.
  • Otto Neurath (Philosopher, 1882–1945): An Austrian philosopher and sociologist who was a key figure in the Vienna Circle.
  • Otto Octavius ("Spider-Man 2," 2004 Film): A brilliant scientist who becomes the villain Doctor Octopus after a failed experiment.
  • "A Man Called Otto" (2012 Novel): Follows the life of a grumpy old man who finds unexpected friendships.
  • Otto West ("A Fish Called Wanda," 1988 Film): A comically inept criminal involved in a heist.
  • Otto Frank ("The Diary of Anne Frank," 1952 Play): The father of Anne Frank, known for his efforts to protect his family during World War II.
  • Otto ("Otto the Rhino," 2013 Animated Film): An imaginative story about a boy who draws a rhinoceros that comes to life.
  • "Otto" (2008 Song): A song celebrating the life and adventures of a character named Otto.
  • Otto Township (McKean County, Pennsylvania, USA): A township in Pennsylvania with a mix of rural landscapes and small communities.
  • Otto Lake (Alaska, USA): A picturesque lake located near the town of Healy, known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
  • Otto City (Mie Prefecture, Japan): A city in Japan known for its historical sites and cultural heritage.
  • Otto River (Jamaica): A river in Jamaica that runs through the parish of Saint Ann.
  • Otto Glacier (Greenland): A glacier located in the Arctic region of Greenland, part of the larger Greenland ice sheet.
  • Otto Town (Catawba County, North Carolina, USA): A small town in North Carolina with a rich local history.
  • Otto Peak (Washington, USA): A mountain peak in the Cascade Range, offering hiking and climbing opportunities.

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Sibling Names for Otto