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Oswald

male

Meaning

"God Power"

An Old English compound name combining elements for god and power, borne by early medieval English kings and saints.

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Popularity History of Oswald

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2121Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2121

Oswald was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+90

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Oswald

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Quick Facts

OriginOld English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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