Oz name meaning
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What does Oz mean?
Unusual Oz mostly is used in English and Hebrew, meaning of Oz is "Power or Strength" has its origin in Germanic, Old Norse and Hebrew is bestowed upon boys. Oz is a diminutive of Oswald.
Oswald is a variant form of Answald. Oswald is form of Answald in English, Low German and German languages. Also Oswald is equivalent of Answald in German language. Oswald is also English cognate of Osweald.
Oswald means Name of a King, Ass and God's Power is originated from Old High German and Germanic. Oz is abridged form of Osborn. Osborn is form of Osbeorn in English language.
Osborn's meaning is Bear of God and Bear God is originated from Old Norse.
How do I pronounce Oz?
oz is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Oz.
Variants of Oz
How popular is the name Oz?
Oz is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. Recently in 2018, it ranked 2974th when 39 boys were named Oz.
Over 411 babies in United States have been named Oz. The name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1799 (2002) in its 12 years run on England and Wales naming chart.
Oz is a common name in Israel while somewhat familiar name in England. As per our evaluation, over 4000 people has been named Oz globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3043 | 40 |
| 2022 | 3321 | 35 |
| 2021 | 3158 | 37 |
| 2020 | 3264 | 34 |
| 2019 | 2800 | 44 |
| 2018 | 2992 | 39 |
| 2017 | 3511 | 31 |
| 2016 | 3768 | 28 |
| 2015 | 4175 | 24 |
| 2014 | 3692 | 28 |
Facts
Here's what numbers has to say about Oz
Your only mistake is that you are trying to prove others you can do it, instead of proving yourself. Instead of living inside a box and enjoying your comfort zone, you prefer challenging yourself. Working solo brings out the best of you but working with others helps you improve your old ideas. You are all about justice and can't stand people who interfere in other people's lives. Others' opinion of you is their problem, not yours.
Do you like Oz? You would love these names
- Maryanna - Uncustomary and All time favorite girl name Maryanna means "Sea of Bitterness or Beloved Favour" and is used mainly in English and Finnish is originated from Hebrew language
- Natan - Infrequent boy name Natan means "God has Given or Give". It is rooted from Hebrew is majorly used in Icelandic, Hebrew and Danish
- Dini means Protector, Judged and Vindicated and Justified came from Latin, Germanic, Hebrew and Celtic. Dini is short form of Dina.
- Karne is equivalent of Karen in East and Danish languages
- Abigale - Loved Abigale majorly is used in Swedish, English and Finnish is a girl name. It is rooted from Hebrew, meaning of Abigale is "My Father Rejoices or Joy of My Father"
Famous people named Oz
- Oz Bengur, American investment banker and Democratic party politician
- Oz Clarke, British wine writer
- Oz Fox, lead guitarist of the Christian glam metal band Stryper
- Oz Perkins, American actor, screenwriter and director
- Oz, heavy metal band originally from Nakkila, Finland
- Oz Scott, American film director, television director
Lists having Oz
- Boy names beginning with O
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- German Boy Names
- Hebrew Boy Names
- Norse Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Power
- Baby Names that mean Strength
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths