Oswaldo

Oswaldo: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “divine power”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: oz-WAHL-doh · 3 syllables
Used for: Boys

Spanish and Portuguese form of Oswald, from Germanic elements meaning 'god' and 'power' or 'rule.' Well known through Brazilian novelist Oswaldo de Andrade.

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How popular is Oswaldo?

202412.9 per million US babies

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Babies named Oswaldo in 202443

2024 rank#2,915 boys

Peak year2006

Total US babies since 18805,861

Oswaldo is fading: recent use is about 57% of its level ten years before.

Names like Oswaldo

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Emeryindustrious ruler · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic
Luisfamous warrior · Germanic

Oswaldo questions

What does the name Oswaldo mean?

Oswaldo means "divine power". It comes from Germanic. Spanish and Portuguese form of Oswald, from Germanic elements meaning 'god' and 'power' or 'rule.' Well known through Brazilian novelist Oswaldo de Andrade.

Is Oswaldo a boy or girl name?

Oswaldo is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Oswaldo?

43 US babies were named Oswaldo in 2024. Its peak year was 2006.

How do you pronounce Oswaldo?

Oswaldo is usually pronounced oz-WAHL-doh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.