Otho

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-thoh /ˈoʊ.θoʊ/Medium

Meaning: Otho is a Latinized form of Otto, from a Germanic element meaning 'wealth, fortune'; it was borne by a short-reigning Roman emperor.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy old name: Otho means 'wealth, fortune,' a form of Otto (said 'OH-thoh'). Antique and distinctive.

Origin MediumGermanic

MeaningOtho is a Latinized form of Otto, from a Germanic element meaning 'wealth, fortune'; it was borne by a short-reigning Roman emperor.

U.S. rank (1991)#9226 ↘ Falling

1991 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1915

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,328

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Otho is a form of Otto ('wealth, fortune'), also the name of a Roman emperor. It saw its steadiest use near 1915 before fading (said 'OH-thoh').

It became rare after the early century. Solid, ancient, and antique.

Did you know? Otho was most common around 1915, when weighty old names still circulated.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Otho — Latinized Otto; Germanic 'wealth'; Roman emperor

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Otto— the standard form

Otis— a like O- vintage name

Orville— a like antique O- name

Oswald— a like Germanic O- pick

What does the name Otho mean?

Otho is a form of Otto, from a Germanic word for 'wealth, fortune.'

How do you pronounce Otho?

It's said OH-thoh /ˈoʊ.θoʊ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Otho a boy or girl name?

Otho is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Otho?

Otho was a modest early-twentieth-century pick, cresting around nineteen-fifteen, and is rare now.