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Otoniel

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-toh-nee-EL /oʊ.toʊ.niˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Othniel — from Hebrew, variously 'lion of God; force of God; God is my strength'Low

In 30 seconds: Lion of God; God is my strength: Otoniel is the Spanish Othniel. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'oh-toh-nee-EL').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA Spanish form of Othniel — from Hebrew, variously 'lion of God; force of God; God is my strength'
U.S. rank (2025)#6069 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,075

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519582025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Otoniel is a Spanish form of Othniel — from Hebrew, variously 'lion of God; force of God; God is my strength' — borne by the first of the judges of Israel. A lyrical, devout name (said 'oh-toh-nee-EL'; nickname Oto).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, lion-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Othniel is variously 'lion of God; force of God; God is my strength' in Hebrew (the first judge of Israel) — Otoniel is the Spanish form, lyrical and devout (said 'oh-toh-nee-EL').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Othniel — Spanish form

Variations

OthnielOtnielOtoniél

Nicknames

Oto

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Otoniel mean?

Otoniel is the Spanish Othniel — Hebrew variously 'lion of God; God is my strength'.

How do you pronounce Otoniel?

It's said oh-toh-nee-EL /oʊ.toʊ.niˈɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Otoniel a boy or girl name?

Otoniel is a boy's name.

How popular is Otoniel?

Otoniel is a rare name in the U.S.

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