What origin is the name Otis?

Otis comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Otis a popular name?

Otis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Otis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Otis?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Otis — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Otis

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Otis

Otis

Boy

german

2 syllables

Otis is a german boy's name meaning "A German name meaning wealthy or one who hears well. It is often associated with the famous soul singer Otis Redding.".

The meaning of Otis is "A German name meaning wealthy or one who hears well. It is often associated with the famous soul singer Otis Redding." — a boy name of german origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German name meaning wealthy or one who hears well. It is often associated with the famous soul singer Otis Redding.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Otis

Very rare in US records

What does Otis mean?

Otis is a boy name of german origin meaning "A German name meaning wealthy or one who hears well. It is often associated with the famous soul singer Otis Redding.".