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Osiris

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Pronounced oh-SY-ris /oʊˈsaɪ.rɪs/High

Meaning: Powerful; possibly 'place of the eye' or 'throne-eye'; from Egyptian Wsir (Osiris), the god of the afterlife and resurrectionMedium

In 30 seconds: The Greek rendering of the ancient Egyptian god Wsir (Osiris), god of the afterlife, resurrection, and the Nile flood. His myth — murdered by Set, resurrected by Isis — is one of antiquity's most powerful resurrection stories.
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Origin MediumEgyptian, Greek
MeaningPowerful; possibly 'place of the eye' or 'throne-eye'; from Egyptian Wsir (Osiris), the god of the afterlife and resurrection
U.S. rank (2024)#976 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births230 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019702024

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

History & Origin

Osiris is the Greek form of Egyptian Wsir or Asar, the god of the afterlife, resurrection, floods, and vegetation. His exact Egyptian etymology is disputed — possible meanings include 'place of the eye' or 'seat of the eye.' As a given name, Osiris is a modern choice for parents drawn to ancient Egyptian mythology.

Osiris entered U.S. boys' birth data from the 1990s onward, driven by interest in ancient mythology. It ranked #976 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Osiris was the most widely worshipped deity in ancient Egypt for over 3,000 years. His annual resurrection myth — killed by Set, dismembered, reassembled and resurrected by Isis — was directly connected to the annual flooding of the Nile and the rebirth of crops.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Osiris — Egyptian/Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Osirus

Nicknames

OsOz

Famous Bearers

  • ★Osiris (mythological)
    Ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and the Nile flood. His myth of death and rebirth was central to Egyptian religion for millennia.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osiris mean?

Osiris is the Greek form of Egyptian Wsir, the god of the afterlife and resurrection. The exact Egyptian etymology is disputed — possibly 'seat of the eye' or 'powerful.'

How do you pronounce Osiris?

It's said oh-SY-ris — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Osiris a boy or girl name?

Osiris is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Osiris?

Osiris ranked #976 for U.S. boys in 2024.