Wealthy or prosperous
Ottis is a variant of the name Otis, which derives from the Germanic name Otto. It ultimately stems from the Old High German word 'od', meaning wealth, fortune, or possession. While Otis became the standard spelling in the United States, Ottis was a moderately common alternative in the early 20th century.
Less common today
Ottis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,820 in 1991.
NFL running back and Super Bowl XXV MVP
American serial killer
West Indian cricketer and coach
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).