Otoniel
Otoniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lion of God or strength of God.
Origin and history
Otoniel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Othniel, a biblical Hebrew name meaning 'lion of God' or 'strength of God'. In the Old Testament, Othniel was the first recorded judge of Israel. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name used primarily within Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,075 babies in the United States have been named Otoniel since 1880. It ranks #3612 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1823.
States where it is most popular
- CA (60.1 %)
- TX (38.3 %)
- NY (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 87 |
| 1980-1990 | 136 |
| 1990-2000 | 255 |
| 2000-2010 | 256 |
| 2010-2019 | 201 |
| 2020-2029 | 104 |
Famous people named Otoniel
- Otoniel Quintana: Athlete, Football Manager
Fun facts
- Othniel, the Hebrew source of Otoniel, was a warrior leader described in the Book of Judges.
- Otoniel is the established Spanish and Portuguese transliteration of the classical biblical name Othniel.