What is the origin of the name Osian?

Osian is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Osian?

Osian is currently ranked #9609 in the United States and is new in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Osian

OH-shun

Popularity

#9609

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

Peak Year

#9 in 2017

First Recorded

2017

Style

Mythological, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish name meaning 'little deer'. It is derived from the ancient Irish mythological hero Oisín, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill.

Nickname Watch

Oz Ian

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

Oisín
Legendary warrior and poet in Irish mythology.

Nicknames

Oz Ian

Spelling Variations

Oisín Ossian Osian

Similar Names

Finn Lorcan Declan Cian

Personality Traits

ArtisticFree-spiritedGentleImaginative

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