Ozzi

♂ Boy

Pronounced OZ-ee /ˈɒz.i/Medium

Meaning: A friendly short form of Oswald, Oscar, or Osborn — all carrying the Os- ('god') element, so 'god's power' by route. Warm and playful.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short form: Ozzi shortens Oswald or Oscar — 'god's power' by route (said 'OZ-ee'). Playful and friendly.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA friendly short form of Oswald, Oscar, or Osborn — all carrying the Os- ('god') element, so 'god's power' by route. Warm and playful.

U.S. rank (2025)#8072 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

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

Ozzi shortens Oswald, Oscar, or Osborn, names sharing the Os- ('god') element, so 'god's power' by route. It reads warm and playful — rare in the U.S. as a full name (said 'OZ-ee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name. Rare, playful, and warm.

Did you know? Ozzi is a playful short form of Oswald, Oscar, or Osborn — all sharing the Os- ('god') element — a warm, friendly nickname-name (said 'OZ-ee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ozzi — short form of Oswald/Oscar/Osborn; 'god's power'

Variations

OzzieOzzyOsie

Nicknames

OzZizi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ozzi mean?

Ozzi is a short form of Oswald, Oscar, or Osborn, carrying the Os- ('god') element — 'god's power' by route.

How do you pronounce Ozzi?

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

Is Ozzi a boy or girl name?

Ozzi is a boy's name.

How popular is Ozzi?

Ozzi is a rare given name in the U.S.