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Osiris
BoyMeaning of Osiris: Egyptian: 'might' or 'many-eyed'
Osiris is a boy's name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1036th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1951st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1036
215 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1951
12 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
4,475
First recorded 1970 · peak 2023
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
80% boys · 20% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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