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Ozan

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Pronounced oh-ZAHN /oʊˈzɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish ozan, 'a bard, a folk poet; a minstrel who recites epic verse'Medium

In 30 seconds: A bard's name: Ozan is Turkish for 'a folk poet, a minstrel'. Lyrical, artful, and warm.

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom Turkish ozan, 'a bard, a folk poet; a minstrel who recites epic verse'

U.S. rank (2025)#5549 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 335

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

Ozan comes from Turkish ozan, 'a bard, a folk poet; a wandering minstrel who recites epic verse and song'. A lyrical, artful name across Turkey, honoring the tradition of the storyteller-poet.

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, a-bard at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ozan means 'a bard, a folk poet; a minstrel' in Turkish — the traditional reciter of epic verse and song; a lyrical, artful name across Turkey.

Overall data confidence 78%

Turkish references — ozan — etymology

Variations

Ozann

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ozan mean?

Ozan is Turkish for 'a bard, a folk poet; a minstrel'.

How do you pronounce Ozan?

It's said oh-ZAHN /oʊˈzɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ozan a boy or girl name?

Ozan is a boy's name.

How popular is Ozan?

Ozan is a rare name in the U.S.