The baby name Ottmar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OT-mar (English); German: [ˈɔtmaʁ]; IPA English approx /ˈɒt.mɑːr/.
Ottmar is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Ottmar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OT-mar (English); German: [ˈɔtmaʁ]; IPA English approx /ˈɒt.mɑːr/.
Ottmar is Germanic in Origin.
Ottmar is a Germanic masculine name from Old High German elements ot/od “wealth, fortune” and mār “famous, illustrious,” yielding the sense “famous for wealth” or “renowned prosperity.” Spelling variants include Otmar and the older Othmar; related forms appear as Otmár (Czech/Slovak) and Otmar in Slovene and Croatian. Diminutives like Otti occur in German.
The name gained prominence through Saint Otmar (Othmar), 8th‑century abbot and founder of the Abbey of St. Gallen, which anchored its use across Alemannic regions. It maintained steady, if modest, circulation in German-speaking Europe into the early 20th century, later becoming a rare, traditional choice with a vintage feel. Contemporary recognition is helped by figures such as football manager Ottmar Hitzfeld and guitarist Ottmar Liebert. While Ottmar and Otmar are now uncommon, they remain appealing to parents seeking a succinct, pan‑Central European classic with strong medieval roots and a clear, auspicious meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| Germany | 0 | #425 | 13 | 2,542 | |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #497 | 3 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #718 | 237 | 5,697 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #869 | 10 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #963 | 20 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
Ottmar is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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