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Osmund

♂ Boy

Pronounced OZ-muhnd /ˈɒz.mənd/Medium

Meaning: From the Old English Osmund, 'god (os) + protection (mund)' - so 'divine protection.' Borne by St Osmund, an early Norman-English bishop. A sturdy old name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy old name: Osmund means 'divine protection' (said 'OZ-muhnd'). Strong and storied.
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Origin MediumOld English
MeaningFrom the Old English Osmund, 'god (os) + protection (mund)' - so 'divine protection.' Borne by St Osmund, an early Norman-English bishop. A sturdy old name.
U.S. rank (2023)#11880 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719572023

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

Osmund comes from the Old English for 'divine protection' (os, 'god,' + mund, 'protection'), borne by St Osmund. It reads sturdy and old - rare in the U.S. (said 'OZ-muhnd').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Osmund is Old English for 'god + protection,' so 'divine protection' - the name of St Osmund, an early bishop - a strong, storied name (said 'OZ-muhnd').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Osmund — Old English os 'god' + mund 'protection'; St Osmund

Variations

OsmondOsmarOsmundo

Nicknames

OzOzzie

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Edmund— a like -mund 'protection' name
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Desmond— a like -mond boy's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osmund mean?

Osmund is Old English for 'god + protection,' so 'divine protection'; the name of St Osmund.

How do you pronounce Osmund?

It's said OZ-muhnd /ˈɒz.mənd/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Osmund a boy or girl name?

Osmund is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Osmund?

Osmund is extremely rare in the U.S.

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