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Oslo

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHZ-lo /ˈɑz.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: Meadow of the gods (or meadow beneath the ridge); from the Norwegian capitalMedium

In 30 seconds: Oslo is the name of Norway's capital, traced to Old Norse and read as 'meadow of the gods' or 'meadow beneath the ridge'.
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Origin MediumNorwegian, Old Norse
MeaningMeadow of the gods (or meadow beneath the ridge); from the Norwegian capital
U.S. rank (2025)#1969 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births78 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 580

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220072025

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

As a given name Oslo borrows directly from the Norwegian capital. The city's name is explained from Old Norse roots as either 'meadow of the gods' or 'meadow beneath the ridge'. Used for a child, it works as a place name with a Nordic ring rather than a traditional personal name.

Oslo has an easy two-syllable rhythm and a clean 'o' on each end, which gives it a balanced, modern sound. The spelling Ozlo is a phonetic variant that keeps the same flow.

Did you know? The meaning attached to Oslo is commonly given as 'meadow of the gods' or 'meadow beneath the ridge', from Old Norse ass 'a god' (or as 'ridge') plus lo 'meadow', and that evocative core is what gives the name most of its appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Oslo — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Ozlo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oslo mean?

Oslo is a place name from the capital of Norway, from Old Norse ass 'a god' (or as 'ridge') plus lo 'meadow', commonly interpreted as 'meadow of the gods' or 'meadow beneath the ridge'. It is most often linked with Norwegian tradition.

How do you pronounce Oslo?

It's commonly said AHZ-lo /ˈɑz.loʊ/.

Is Oslo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Oslo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Oslo?

In 2024, Oslo ranked #1922 in the U.S. for boys, with 82 births recorded.

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