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Osvaldo

♂ Boy

Pronounced os-VAL-doh /ɒsˈvɑːl.doʊ/Low

Meaning: Divine power, God's rulerLow

In 30 seconds: Osvaldo is the Spanish and Italian form of Oswald, from Old High German Oswald meaning God's power or divine ruler. A stately name carried by saints and kings, it has a dignified three-syllable form in the Romance language tradition.
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Origin LowSpanish, Germanic, Italian
MeaningDivine power, God's ruler
U.S. rank (2025)#1408 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births130 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,524

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419172025

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

Osvaldo is the Spanish and Italian form of Oswald, from Old High German os (god) and wald (power, ruler). Saint Oswald was a 7th-century Christian king of Northumbria. The name has been used in Spain, Italy, and Latin America.

Osvaldo is used in Latin American and Italian communities. Its three syllables give it a formal, dignified quality and its Germanic-romance heritage makes it distinctive.

Did you know? Saint Oswald of Northumbria (604-642) was a Christian king of Northumbria who brought Christianity to the north of England. He was martyred in battle and his remains were venerated as relics across England. Osvaldo honors this royal saint's tradition.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Oswald

Variations

OswaldOsvaldoOswaldoOsvaldo

Nicknames

OsvaValdoOssy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Saint Oswald of Northumbria (c. 604-642)
    Christian king of Northumbria who spread Christianity in northern England; killed in the Battle of Maserfield (Osvaldo is a form of Oswald)

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Frequently Asked

What does Osvaldo mean?

Osvaldo means God's power or divine ruler from Old High German os (god) and wald (power).

Is Osvaldo the same as Oswald?

Osvaldo is the Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic Oswald. Both share the same Old High German root.

How do you pronounce Osvaldo?

Osvaldo is pronounced os-VAL-doh with three syllables.

What names are similar to Osvaldo?

Similar names include Rolando, Armando, and Orlando.

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