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    The first name Ottokar

    A boy’s name from German.

    3 syllables Male

    Meaning and origin

    German origin

    Borrowed from German Ottokar.

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    Ottokar last appeared in the official list in 2023, given to 4 boys.

    0510 1996200020052010201520202025
    4
    babies named Ottokar, 1996–2025
    #4,107
    rank in 2023
    2023
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Ottokar with other names.

    Famous people named Ottokar

    5 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Ottokár Prohászka
      Catholic bishop (1858-1927)
    • Ottokar Nováček
      Czech composer and violist (1866-1900)
    • Ottokar Lorenz
      German historian 1832-1904
    • Ottokar Runze
      German film producer, director and screenwriter (1925–2018)
    • Ottokar Kernstock
      Austrian priest and author (1848–1928)

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    Questions

    What does the name Ottokar mean?
    Borrowed from German Ottokar.
    What is the origin of the name Ottokar?
    Borrowed from German Ottokar.
    How popular is the name Ottokar?
    In 2023, 4 boys born in England and Wales were named Ottokar, ranking 4,107th.