Boy
Otis
OH-tis
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“From the Germanic 'Otho,' possibly meaning wealthy. A blues and soul legend name that carries musical heritage and vintage Americana charm.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #732 in the United States.
Origin
Germanic
Syllables
2
Style
StrongVintageBoldTimeless
Famous Bearers
- Otis Redding (soul singer)
- Otis Chandler (publisher)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Strong in English and Germanic traditions
People Also Ask
From the Germanic 'Otho,' possibly meaning wealthy. A blues and soul legend name that carries musical heritage and vintage Americana charm.
Otis is currently ranked #732 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Otis works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Otis include Roscoe, Jasper, Beatrix, Cordelia, Dashiell.