Oswald vs Edric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oswald

Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

English German American

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Boy #2,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperous ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Anglo-Saxon Welsh

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Oswald Rank #2,124

Edric Rank #2,110

Edric is more popular, ranked #2110 vs #2124 for Oswald.

Is Oswald or Edric more popular?

Edric is more popular, ranked #2110 compared to Oswald at #2124 in the United States.

What do Oswald and Edric mean?

Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin). Edric means "prosperous ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Oswald and Edric boy or girl names?

Oswald is primarily a boy name. Edric is primarily a boy name.