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Osirus

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-SY-rus /oʊˈsaɪ.rəs/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Osiris — the Greek form of Egyptian Wsir/Asar, the god of the afterlife, the dead and rebirth, and judge of the underworld. The Egyptian name's own meaning is debated ('mighty one' and 'the seat of the eye' have both been offered). A god's name, used with due respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A god's name: Osirus is a spelling of Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife and rebirth (said 'oh-SY-rus').
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Origin LowEgyptian, Greek
MeaningA modern spelling of Osiris — the Greek form of Egyptian Wsir/Asar, the god of the afterlife, the dead and rebirth, and judge of the underworld. The Egyptian name's own meaning is debated ('mighty one' and 'the seat of the eye' have both been offered). A god's name, used with due respect.
U.S. rank (2024)#13671 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619972024

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

Osirus spells the name of Osiris, one of the great gods of ancient Egypt — lord of the afterlife, the dead and rebirth, and judge in the hall of judgment. The Greeks rendered the Egyptian Wsir as Osiris; the original meaning is debated. As a modern given name it carries genuine mythological weight, which we note respectfully (said 'oh-SY-rus').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, mythic, and weighty.

Did you know? Osiris was the Egyptian god of the afterlife — killed, restored, and made judge of the dead, so that his story became a promise of resurrection. Osirus is a modern spelling of that ancient name, and we note the god with respect (said 'oh-SY-rus').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Osirus — spelling of Osiris; Egyptian god of the afterlife

Variations

OsirisAusarAsar

Nicknames

OsiRus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osirus mean?

Osirus is a spelling of Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, death and rebirth. The ancient name's own meaning is debated.

How do you pronounce Osirus?

It's said oh-SY-rus /oʊˈsaɪ.rəs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Osirus a boy or girl name?

Osirus is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Osirus?

Osirus is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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