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Ozzie
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Pronounced OZ-ee /ΛΙz.iΛ/Low
Meaning: Divine power; bear-god powerLow
In 30 seconds: Ozzie is a diminutive of names beginning with Oz- or Os- such as Oswald, Osmond, or Ozzy. Associated most strongly with Ozzy Osbourne, Prince of Darkness and one of rock music's most iconic figures.
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MeaningDivine power; bear-god power
U.S. rank (2025)#1455 β Falling
2025 U.S. births123 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β 3,211
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Ozzie/Ozzy is a diminutive of names like Oswald (from Old High German meaning divine power) or Osbert. It has been used as a standalone given name and gained rock music fame through Ozzy Osbourne.
Ozzie has a warm friendly quality and is associated with Ozzy Osbourne and Ozzie Guillen.
Did you know? Ozzy Osbourne, born John Michael Osbourne, became the Prince of Darkness as lead singer of Black Sabbath and as a solo artist. His stage name Ozzy, a diminutive of his given John through a nickname chain, became one of rock's most legendary identities.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
OzzyOssieOswald
Nicknames
Oz
Famous Bearers
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Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025)British rock singer, the Prince of Darkness, lead vocalist and co-founder of Black Sabbath
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Frequently Asked
What does Ozzie mean?
Divine power; bear-god power
How do you pronounce Ozzie?
Ozzie is pronounced OZ-ee.
What is the origin of Ozzie?
Ozzie comes from Germanic, English.
What names are similar to Ozzie?
Similar names include freddy, ziggy, benny.