#7302024 rank
1920peak year
58,697babies named Otis since 1880
▲ +2%5-year trend
Otis popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Otis mean?
From an English surname derived from the medieval given name Ote, itself from Germanic roots meaning 'wealth, fortune'. Soul singer Otis Redding defines its sound.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Otis
Same era, same vibe — if you like Otis, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Otiss
- Otis Redding, singer
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