Oswald vs Austen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oswald

Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

English American

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Oswald Rank #2,124

Austen Rank #1,986

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #2124 for Oswald.

Is Oswald or Austen more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Oswald at #2124 in the United States.

What do Oswald and Austen mean?

Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Oswald and Austen boy or girl names?

Oswald is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.