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Osyris

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-SY-ris /oʊˈsaɪ.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and rebirth. As a given name it reads bold and mythic; the god's name itself is of uncertain etymology.Low

In 30 seconds: A mythic name: Osyris spells Osiris — the Egyptian god of the afterlife and rebirth (said 'oh-SY-ris'). Bold and legendary.
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningA spelling of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and rebirth. As a given name it reads bold and mythic; the god's name itself is of uncertain etymology.
U.S. rank (2025)#11650 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920102025

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

Osyris is a spelling of Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife and rebirth. As a given name it reads bold and legendary; the god's etymology is uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-SY-ris').

It appears only rarely as a given name in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and bold.

Did you know? Osyris respells Osiris — the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and rebirth — a bold, mythic name; the god's own name is of uncertain origin, which we note (said 'oh-SY-ris').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Osyris — spelling of Osiris; Egyptian god of rebirth; etymology uncertain

Variations

OsirisOsyrusAusar

Nicknames

OsyRis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Osyris mean?

Osyris spells Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife and rebirth; the god's own name is of uncertain origin, which we note.

How do you pronounce Osyris?

It's said oh-SY-ris /oʊˈsaɪ.rɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Osyris a boy or girl name?

Osyris is a boy's name.

How popular is Osyris?

Osyris is a rare name in the U.S.

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