Lemuel vs Oswald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Oswald Rank #2,124

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Lemuel or Oswald more popular?

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Oswald mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin).

Are Lemuel and Oswald boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Oswald is primarily a boy name.