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Ozzie

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Pronounced OZ-ee /ΛˆΙ’z.iː/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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Origin LowGermanic, English
MeaningDivine power; bear-god power
U.S. rank (2024)#1413 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births131 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,088

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202319002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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%
Behind the Name: ozzy

Variations

OzzyOssieOswald

Nicknames

Oz

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025)
    British rock singer, the Prince of Darkness, lead vocalist and co-founder of Black Sabbath

If you like Ozzie…

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Lennyβ€” Same era friendly diminutive name

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.