Oso

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Pronounced OH-soh /ˈoʊ.so/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish oso, 'a bear' (from the Latin ursus); a word/nature name, a symbol of strength; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A bear: Oso is Spanish. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'OH-soh'). We note the word.

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningFrom the Spanish oso, 'a bear' (from the Latin ursus); a word/nature name, a symbol of strength; we note the word

U.S. rank (2025)#7084 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 61

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

Oso comes from the Spanish oso, 'a bear' (from the Latin ursus); a word/nature name, a symbol of strength (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'OH-soh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a nickname-style name. Rare, a-bear at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Oso is Spanish for 'a bear' (from the Latin ursus) — a crisp, sturdy word-name, a symbol of strength (we note the word; said 'OH-soh').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Oso — Spanish word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oso mean?

Oso is Spanish for 'a bear' (from the Latin ursus), a nature word-name and symbol of strength. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Oso?

It's said OH-soh /ˈoʊ.so/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oso a boy or girl name?

Oso is a boy's name.

How popular is Oso?

Oso is a very rare name in the U.S.