Osman
Literal root meaning: “a god + protection, hand”
About the name Osman
Osman is a boy name with Old Norse roots, literally “a god + protection, hand”.
It has a modern, unique feel. In 2025, Osman ranked #1157 for boys in the US, with 181 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2022. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Osman were boys.
Etymology
From Old Norse, meaning “a god” + “protection, hand”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Osman”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1157
- In 2015
- #1623
- Babies in 2025
- 181
Popularity of Osman, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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