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Ozwald

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Pronounced OZ-wawld /ˈɒz.wɔːld/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Oswald, from the Old English os ('god') and weald ('ruler; power'), so 'divine ruler; god's power' — borne by a sainted Anglo-Saxon king. Strong and vintage.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Oswald: Ozwald means 'divine ruler; god's power' (said 'OZ-wawld'). Strong and vintage.

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Origin MediumOld English

MeaningA spelling of Oswald, from the Old English os ('god') and weald ('ruler; power'), so 'divine ruler; god's power' — borne by a sainted Anglo-Saxon king. Strong and vintage.

U.S. rank (2024)#10610 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 28

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

Ozwald is a variant of Oswald, from the Old English os ('god') and weald ('ruler'), 'divine ruler; god's power.' It reads strong and vintage — rare in the U.S. (said 'OZ-wawld').

It appears only rarely, next to Oswald. Rare, vintage, and strong.

Did you know? Ozwald respells Oswald — Old English for 'divine ruler; god's power,' borne by a sainted Anglo-Saxon king — a strong, vintage name (said 'OZ-wawld').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Ozwald — spelling of Oswald; 'divine ruler'

Variations

OswaldOswaldoOzwaldo

Nicknames

OzOzzie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ozwald mean?

Ozwald is a spelling of Oswald, Old English for 'divine ruler; god's power.'

How do you pronounce Ozwald?

It's said OZ-wawld /ˈɒz.wɔːld/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ozwald a boy or girl name?

Ozwald is a boy's name.

How popular is Ozwald?

Ozwald is a rare name in the U.S.