Otis

Meaning of Otis

Means "wealthy" or "fortunate". It can also mean "son of Otto."

Otis has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Otis

Otis is climbing again, up to #652 in 2025 from #731 in 2024 after peaking at #615 in 2022.

Notable people named Otis

• Otis Redding
  Soul music singer and songwriter
• Otis Elevator
  Elevator manufacturer founder
• Otis Blackwell
  Songwriter, rock and roll
• Otis Rush
  Blues guitarist and singer
• Otis Nixon
  Former Major League Baseball player

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Questions about the name Otis

What does the name Otis mean?

Otis means means "wealthy" or "fortunate". it can also mean "son of otto.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Otis a boy's or a girl's name?

Otis is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Otis?

In 2025, Otis ranked #652 for boys, up from #731 the year before.

When was Otis most popular?

Otis peaked at #615 in 2022.