Osmar

♂ Boy

Pronounced OZ-mar /ˈɒz.mɑːr/High

Meaning: Divine glory; god-famous; from Germanic Osmar (os: a god, divine + mari: famous, renowned)High

In 30 seconds: A Germanic name meaning 'divine glory,' from os (god) and mari (famous). Common in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking communities, Osmar carries ancient Germanic heritage through Iberian naming traditions.

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Origin HighGermanic

MeaningDivine glory; god-famous; from Germanic Osmar (os: a god, divine + mari: famous, renowned)

U.S. rank (2025)#2345 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births59 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,303

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

Osmar comes from Germanic Osmar (os: a god or divine being + mari: famous, renowned). The same os- element appears in Oswald, Osbert, and Oscar. The name is particularly common in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking communities.

Osmar is widely used in Brazil and Hispanic communities across the Americas. In the United States it ranked #2354 for boys in 2024, reflecting its use among Latin American families.

Did you know? The Germanic element os (god) appears in names like Oscar (divine spear), Oswald (god-power), and Osmar (god-famous) — making the Os- family one of the oldest naming traditions in the Germanic world, dating to pre-Christian deity worship.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Osmar — Germanic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

OscarOswald

Nicknames

OsOz

Famous Bearers

★Osmar (1987-)
Brazilian-born professional footballer (Osmar Ibáñez Barba)

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osmar mean?

Osmar means 'divine glory,' from Germanic os (god, divine being) and mari (famous, renowned).

How do you pronounce Osmar?

It's said OZ-mar /ˈɒz.mɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Osmar a boy or girl name?

Osmar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Osmar?

Osmar ranked #2354 for U.S. boys in 2024.