Oswald vs Leopold

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 #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

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Oswald Rank #2,124

Leopold Rank #2,094

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 vs #2124 for Oswald.

Is Oswald or Leopold more popular?

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 compared to Oswald at #2124 in the United States.

What do Oswald and Leopold mean?

Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin). Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin).

Are Oswald and Leopold boy or girl names?

Oswald is primarily a boy name. Leopold is primarily a boy name.