Oseas

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Pronounced oh-SEH-ahs /oʊˈsɛ.ɑs/Medium

Meaning: Spanish form of Hosea — Hebrew 'salvation' — the steadfast-love prophetHigh

In 30 seconds: Salvation, en español: Oseas preaches Hosea's relentless-love prophecy through Latino pews. Hesed, conjugated.

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Origin HighHebrew, Spanish

MeaningSpanish form of Hosea — Hebrew 'salvation' — the steadfast-love prophet

U.S. rank (2025)#4350 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 408

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Oseas is the Spanish Hosea — Hebrew Hoshea, 'salvation' — the prophet of unbreakable covenant-love.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino congregations. Rare, salvation at the root, and steadfast.

Did you know? Hosea bought back his own wandering wife to picture God's stubborn love — Oseas carries Scripture's costliest metaphor in Sunday Spanish.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Hosea — root etymology

Variations

HoseaHoseasOsee

Nicknames

Ose

Famous Bearers

★Oseas
Hebrew prophet whose name is the Greek and Latin form of Hosea, author of the biblical Book of Hosea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oseas mean?

Oseas is the Spanish Hosea, Hebrew for 'salvation'.

How do you pronounce Oseas?

It's said oh-SEH-ahs /oʊˈsɛ.ɑs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Oseas a boy or girl name?

Oseas is a boy's name.

How popular is Oseas?

Oseas is a rare name in the U.S.