What origin is the name Oswald?

Oswald comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Oswald a popular name?

Oswald is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Oswald?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Oswald — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Oswald

Q: Is Oswald a rare name?

Yes. Oswald does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Oswald

Oswald

Boy

english

2 syllables

Oswald is an english boy's name meaning "Derived from Old English, this name signifies the power of God or the god of the forest. It combines elements for divinity and rule.".

Parents who choose Oswald pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "Derived from Old English, this name signifies the power of God or the god of the forest. It combines elements for divinity and rule.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from Old English, this name signifies the power of God or the god of the forest. It combines elements for divinity and rule.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Oswald

Very rare in US records

What does Oswald mean?

Oswald is a boy name of english origin meaning "Derived from Old English, this name signifies the power of God or the god of the forest. It combines elements for divinity and rule.".