The story behind Otis
A patronymic surname derived from Middle English genitive case of the Germanic given name Ote, Ode, cognate to modern Otto.
Pronunciation
US: /ˈoʊtɪs/
Regional pronunciation variants
- UK: /ˈəʊtɪs/
Popularity
Otis ranked #652 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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Middle Names for Otis
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Sibling Names for Otis
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