Boy name · Germanic
Otis
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: wealth, fortuneOtis is a boy's name that comes from Germanic and means "wealth, fortune". It is used in English.
- Meaning
- Wealth, fortune
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #652 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Otis
As a boy's name, Otis comes from Germanic and means "wealth, fortune". It is used in English.
Otis is also a surname: the 4,789th most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 7,160 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Otis on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Otis on 8 lists.
“From a surname based on Ode, a cousin of Otto (wealth); soulful and Southern”
From Redneck names for boys, classic country boy names
“English surname linked to Otto, meaning wealth; mellow and soulful”
From Boy cat names, classic boy cat names
“Wealth, fortune; Germanic via an English surname, soul singer Redding's name”
From Cute boy names, sweet vintage boy names
“Soulful and warm”
From Porch goose names, boy porch goose names
“Mellow, cool and never in a hurry”
From Horse names, horse names for geldings
“Wealth, fortune; Germanic. Shared with soul singer Redding”
From Old man names, grandpa names coming back for babies
“A friendly, old-school name for a reliable riser”
From Sourdough starter names, old-fashioned names for a sourdough starter
“Friendly and easygoing, a good tank buddy”
From Axolotl names, girl and boy axolotl names
How popular is Otis?
- US rank in 2025
- #652
- 422 babies, 247 per million boys
- Best rank
- #94 in 1899
- Most babies: 1,031 in 1920
- Babies since 1880
- At least 61,082
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 918 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 1,182 per million |
| 1900s | 1,448 per million |
| 1910s | 1,043 per million |
| 1920s | 849 per million |
| 1930s | 706 per million |
| 1940s | 514 per million |
| 1950s | 360 per million |
| 1960s | 257 per million |
| 1970s | 215 per million |
| 1980s | 121 per million |
| 1990s | 70 per million |
| 2000s | 52 per million |
| 2010s | 128 per million |
| 2020s | 241 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #752 | #744 | #736 | #706 | #648 | #647 | #615 | #651 | #733 | #652 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Otis
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- OttoWealth, fortune (Germanic, boy)
- UdoWealth, fortune (Germanic, boy)
Names spelled like Otis
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- OttilieWealth, fortune (Germanic, girl)
- FelicitasGood luck, fortune (Latin, girl)
- AbimbolaBorn into wealth (Yoruba, girl)
- AdeolaCrown of wealth (Yoruba, girl)
- AkuchiWealth from God (Igbo, unisex)
- AudWealth (Old Norse, girl)
- AudunWealth and friend (Old Norse, boy)
- AyaanLuck, good fortune (Somali, girl)
- AykutMoon and good fortune (Turkish, boy)
- BahatiLuck, fortune (Swahili, unisex)
Middle names for Otis
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Germanic
- HugoHeart, mind (Germanic, boy)
- LiamShort for William, will helmet (Germanic, boy)
- RobertBright fame (Germanic, boy)
- LambertBright land (Germanic, boy)
- LeonardoBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
- AlaricRuler of all (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertoNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- ArmandoArmy man (Germanic, boy)
- ArnoEagle (Germanic, boy)
Otis: common questions
What does the name Otis mean?
Otis comes from Germanic and means "wealth, fortune".
Is Otis a boy or girl name?
Otis is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Otis come from?
Otis comes from Germanic and means "wealth, fortune". Today it is used in English.
How popular is the name Otis?
Otis ranked #652 in the US in 2025, with 422 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Otis?
Forms of Otis with the same meaning and origin include Otto (German) and Udo (German).
What middle names go with Otis?
Middle names that flow well with Otis include Alexander, Alistair, Constantine, Dennis and Hunter. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.