Otto
Otto is a boys' name of German origin meaning “Wealth, prosperity, or fortune.” It ranked #277 in the United States in 2025. A classic Germanic name from the element 'aud' meaning wealth or fortune.
how do you pronounce Otto?
OT-oh
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what does Otto mean?
The name Otto means “Wealth, prosperity, or fortune.” It comes from the German language tradition.
A classic Germanic name from the element 'aud' meaning wealth or fortune. It was borne by three Holy Roman Emperors and is experiencing a strong revival as a quirky but sturdy vintage choice.
where does the name Otto come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Otto is an Old High German short form of Germanic compound names beginning in aud-, meaning wealth, riches, or treasure — the same root that appears as Ed- in names like Edgar, Edmund, Edward, and Edith. Example compound names given include Ottokar and Otmar.
the history of Otto
Wiktionary notes Otto was the name of a 10th-century German emperor; the sources retrieved here support that one specific emperor rather than the three Holy Roman Emperors claim made elsewhere.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #277 |
| 2024 | #274 |
| 2023 | #282 |
| 2022 | #311 |
| 2021 | #335 |
| 2020 | #389 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Otto?
- Otto von Bismarck
- Otto Frank
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what names go well with Otto?
Sibling names that share Otto's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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