Oz Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOZ / /ɑz/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Strength (Hebrew); Short form of Oswald or Oscar (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Oz signifies strength and power, often associated with bravery. In English, it can be a diminutive of names like Oswald or Oscar, which have historical roots in Old English and Germanic traditions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ozzie
- Ozzy
International Variants
- Ozi (Hebrew)
- Ossie (English)
Famous people named Oz
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Fictional characters named Oz
Oz — The Wizard of Oz.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Oz was first seen in the United States in 1998. Oz has ranked as high as #1327 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Oz has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Oz (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 40 |