Otho
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About Otho
Otho is a masculine name of Germanic origin that carries ancient historical significance. The name traces back to Old Germanic roots meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' Notably, it was borne by several important historical figures, including a Roman Emperor and German kings. While never extensively popular in modern times, Otho maintains an aristocratic and distinguished air. The name has various forms across European languages, including Otto in German and Othon in French. Today, Otho remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive classical name with historical depth and a strong masculine character.
Pronounced AH-tho.
As of October 2026, Otho ranked #9226 in US births in 1991 SSA, peaked at #322 in 1881.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Otho on lists
Famous Othos
- (Marcus Salvius) Otho
Roman Emperor
- Otho Clark
American football player
- Otho Davis
American football trainer
- Otho Augustus FitzGerald
British politician
- Otho James Nitcholas
American baseball player
- Otho Leslie Prior
Palmer, Anglo,Irish,British politician
- Otho de Lagery
birth name of Pope Urban II
- Valentinus Otho or Valentin Otto
German mathematician and astronomer
Otho in pop culture
- Otho
character in film "Beetlejuice"
- Otho
dwarf in the Deverry Cycle by Katharine Kerr
- Otho Mellark
Peeta Mellark's father in the Hunger Games series