Osmar

Osmar - A very unique male name

Osmar appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #2519. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Osmar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Osmar? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Osmar. The baby boy name Osmar was given to 27 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2194 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 54,307 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Osmar peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 1201.

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Osmar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Osmar is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #909 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,787.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Osmar is where you live.

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Osmar origin and meaning

Uncertain — Germanic Osmund variant or Omar blend

Uncertain — in Spanish-speaking use Osmar is linked both to Germanic Osmund, "god's protection," and to a reshaping of Omar; neither is documented for all its use

Osmar is used across Latin America and entered US data in 1990, peaking in 2007. Its two candidate sources — Germanic Osmund and a reshaping of Omar — are both plausible and neither is documented for all its use, so the origin stays open.

Origin uncertain

Osmar is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Osmar

We've found the following names that sound similar to Osmar, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Osmar

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Osmar a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Osmar?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

OZ-mahr · /ˈɒzmɑːr/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Osmund — The Old English/Germanic name Osmar may derive from.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Osmar is a familiar, solid choice within Latin American families that remains distinctive in the US.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may say OSS-mur and confuse it with Omar or Oscar.