Boy Name · German Origin
Ottis
Ottis — a boy name from the German tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Rich", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Otis is on your shortlist, Ottis belongs in the same conversation.
Ottis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Rich
Origin: German naming roots help connect Ottis to related German baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ottis as O·T·T·I·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ottis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ottis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ottisa, Ottise, Ottisy, Otti.
- Nicknames: Ott and O.
- Middle names: Pair Ottis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ottis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Otis, Odis, Odus, Odes, Odessa — full picks on the sibling names for Ottis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ottis? Browse our names like Ottis 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 Ottis
What does the name Ottis mean?
Ottis means "Rich" and is of German origin.
What is the origin of Ottis?
Ottis originates in German naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Ottis?
Ottis has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ottis a boy's or girl's name?
Ottis is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Ottis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ottis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ottis?
Names that share Ottis's sound and style include Otis, Odis, Odus, Odes, Odessa.
What middle names pair well with Ottis?
Good middle-name fits for Ottis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ottis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ottis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ottis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ottis share its rhythm without rhyming — Otis, Odis, Odus all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.