US Popularity:4517
Origin:British
Meaning:God's power; Divine power
Love traditional names that have an old-world touch of glamor about them? Oswald is a boy's name of British heritage that symbolizes "divine power." It is a combination of the Old English words os and weald, meaning "God" and "power," respectively. Though it may sound a little formal for your lively little boy, Oswald can be shortened to lovable nicknames like Ozzy, Ossy, Oz, and even Waldo!

How Popular Is The Name Oswald?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Oswald is currently #3359 on The Bump
Boy:Oswald is currently #1891 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Oswald is currently #4517 in U.S. births
Boy:Oswald is currently #2121 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#2121
in 2024
+ 108
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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