The nameOswaldo
Oswaldo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Oswald.
- Boy's name
- Spanish
Meaning
Oswaldo comes from the Old English Osweald, from os, "god", and weald, "power".
Origin
Spanish, from Old English.
History
In the United States Oswaldo reached 549th place in 2006.
Popularity of the name Oswaldo
Oswaldo in the United States
Oswaldo was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 2,454 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Oswaldo. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Oswaldo in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 47 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Oswaldo
Names from the same generation as Oswaldo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oswaldo mean?
Oswaldo comes from the Old English Osweald, from os, "god", and weald, "power".
What is the origin of the name Oswaldo?
Spanish, from Old English.
Is Oswaldo a girl's or a boy's name?
Oswaldo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Oswaldo?
In 2024, Oswaldo was the 2919th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 43 births.
What are the variants of the name Oswaldo?
Variants and related names of Oswaldo include Oswald.
What are good sibling names for Oswaldo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Angelita, Cloe, Evelin and Mandy for a sister, Rigoberto, Michel, Fabricio and Rosendo for a brother.