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Otis is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname that was derived from the medieval given name Ode, a cognate of Otto. In America it has been used in honour of the revolutionary James Otis (1725-1783)." It ranked #652 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname that was derived from the medieval given name Ode, a cognate of Otto. In America it has been used in honour of the revolutionary James Otis (1725-1783). The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Otis ranked #652 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #652 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Otis mean?
Behind the Name does not give Otis a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from an English surname that was.
Is Otis a popular name?
Otis ranked #652 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Otis a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Otis appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Otis — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
