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Oswald

AHZ-wald

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“From Old English 'os' (god) and 'weald' (power). A medieval saint's name with noble lineage, particularly strong in British and German traditions.”

Popularity Over Time

Oswald US popularity rank over timeRank 7225 in 2002 to rank 516 in 1901. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#516#3871#72251900192019401960198020002024

Oswald is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Old English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

OzzyWally

Style

ClassicVintageStrongTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Oswald Cobblepot (Batman character)
  • Saint Oswald

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Old Money Names → Royal Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in English, German, and Scandinavian cultures

People Also Ask

From Old English 'os' (god) and 'weald' (power). A medieval saint's name with noble lineage, particularly strong in British and German traditions.

Oswald is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Oswald include Ozzy, Wally.

Names that pair beautifully with Oswald include Alistair, Cordelia, Beatrix, Ottoline, Cormac.