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Otto is a masculine name used in German and Swedish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Later German form of Audo, originally a short form of various names beginning with Old Frankish aud or Old High German ot meaning ‘wealth, fortune’. This was the name of a 9th-century king of the West Franks (name usually spelled as Odo)." It ranked #277 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, later German form of Audo, originally a short form of various names beginning with Old Frankish aud or Old High German ot meaning ‘wealth, fortune’. This was the name of a 9th-century king of the West Franks (name usually spelled as Odo). The entry lists its usage as German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Otto ranked #277 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 | #277 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Otto mean?
Otto means "wealth, fortune", according to Behind the Name.
Is Otto a popular name?
Otto ranked #277 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Otto a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Otto appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Otto — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
