Osvin

♂ Boy

Pronounced OZ-vin /ˈɒz.vɪn/Medium

Meaning: A name that echoes the Old English/Germanic Oswin, 'god (os) + friend (wine),' so 'god-friend.' As spelled here the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name echoing Oswin: Osvin leans on 'god-friend' (said 'OZ-vin'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowGermanic, Old English

MeaningA name that echoes the Old English/Germanic Oswin, 'god (os) + friend (wine),' so 'god-friend.' As spelled here the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#10508 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 75

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

Osvin echoes Oswin ('god-friend'), Old English/Germanic at the root. As spelled the route is uncertain, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'OZ-vin').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Osvin chimes with the old Oswin, 'god + friend,' so 'god-friend'; in this spelling its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'OZ-vin').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Osvin — echoes Oswin 'god + friend'; uncertain

Variations

OswinOsvynOswinn

Nicknames

OzVin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osvin mean?

Osvin echoes Oswin, Old English/Germanic for 'god-friend'; as spelled routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Osvin?

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

Is Osvin a boy or girl name?

Osvin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Osvin?

Osvin is extremely rare in the U.S.