Ozzy
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ozzy
Ozzy is a diminutive or nickname form of Oswald, derived from the Old English elements "os" (god) and "weald" (power), meaning "divine power" or "god's power." The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with notable modern association through musician Ozzy Osbourne, though it maintains historical roots in Anglo-Saxon and Germanic traditions.
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Etymology
Ozzy is a diminutive or nickname form of Oswald, derived from the Old English elements "os" (god) and "weald" (power), meaning "divine power" or "god's power." The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with notable modern association through musician Ozzy Osbourne, though it maintains historical roots in Anglo-Saxon and Germanic traditions.
Ozzy currently ranks #549 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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