Boy Name
Otho
Otho is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Otho? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Otto.
Otho meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Otho has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Otho as O·T·H·O, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Otho is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Otho variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Othoa, Othoe, Othoy.
- Nicknames: Otho works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Otho with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Otho middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Otto, Oda, Ouida, Otis, Odis — full picks on the sibling names for Otho guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Otho? Browse our names like Otho guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Otho
What does the name Otho mean?
Otho has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Otho?
The exact origin of Otho is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Otho?
Otho has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Otho a boy's or girl's name?
Otho is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Otho in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Otho sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Otho?
Names that share Otho's sound and style include Otto, Oda, Ouida, Otis, Odis.
What middle names pair well with Otho?
Good middle-name fits for Otho pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Otho is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Otho is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Otho?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Otho share its rhythm without rhyming — Otto, Oda, Ouida all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.