Otis

Otis is a boy name of German origin, meaning Wealthy.

What Otis means

Wealthy.

Otis is short — 4 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Otis comes from

German names are typically Germanic compounds, built from two elements — often one describing strength or protection and one describing a domain such as battle, home, or people.

Otis is recorded as German in origin. Browse other German names.

How popular is Otis?

Otis sits outside the top 100 boy names we currently track. For many parents that is the appeal: a name with genuine history behind it that has not been picked up by everyone at once.

The character of Otis

We group Otis under the long-established classics. If that is the quality drawing you to it, the theme link below collects every other name we hold in the same group.

Themes: Classic

Names like Otis

These share Otis's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

More German names

  • Niklas — Victory of the people.
  • Ottilie — Prosperous in battle.
  • Lula — Famous warrior; pearl.
  • Otto — Wealth and prosperity.
  • Louise — Renowned warrior.
  • Raymond — Wise protector.
  • Liesl — Pledged to God.
  • Richard — Brave ruler; strong in power.
  • Liesel — Pledged to God.
  • Robert — Bright fame.