Oswald Name Origin
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German (Germanic) 50%
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British (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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American (Western European) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Oswald
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Oswald is of Old English and Old German origin, meaning 'God's power'. It was borne by several saints and Anglo-Saxon kings, making it common in Germanic and English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Oswald each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).