Oswald vs Lemuel

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 #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Oswald Rank #2,124

Lemuel Rank #2,131

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

Is Oswald or Lemuel more popular?

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

What do Oswald and Lemuel mean?

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

Are Oswald and Lemuel boy or girl names?

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