Osvaldo

Osvaldo - A very unique male name

Osvaldo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1944 on position #1297. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Osvaldo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Osvaldo? 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 Osvaldo. The baby boy name Osvaldo was given to 92 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1331 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 15,938 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Osvaldo peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 414.

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Osvaldo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Osvaldo is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #573 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #2,024.

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 Osvaldo is where you live.

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Osvaldo origin and meaning

Spanish and Italian, from Old English Oswald

'God's power' — the Iberian and Italian form of Oswald, from Old English os, 'god', and weald, 'rule, power'

Osvaldo carries an Old English saint's name through Spanish and Italian into Latin America, where it became a standard classic. Oswald itself combines the words for god and power. In America Osvaldo peaked in 2004 and holds a steady place in Spanish-speaking families.

Attested etymology

Osvaldo is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Osvaldo, pop culture references for the name Osvaldo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Osvaldo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Osvaldo, 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.

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Even more about Osvaldo

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 Osvaldo 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 Osvaldo?

3 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-VAHL-doh · /ɒzˈvɑːldoʊ/

Around the world

• Oswald (English) — The original English form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Oswaldo — Variant spelling with a w, common in Brazil and Spanish use

Nicknames: OzzieValdo

Famous bearers

• Osvaldo Ardiles — Argentine footballer, 1978 World Cup winner (b. 1952) Contemporary
• Osvaldo Golijov — Argentine composer (b. 1960) Contemporary

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Osvaldo as a heritage classic — substantial, unmistakably Latin in its American use, with the easy nickname Ozzie built in.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may reach for Oswald and its other associations instead.
• The z sound of the s surprises people reading it cold.