Oswald vs Octavius

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 #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

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Oswald Rank #2,124

Octavius Rank #2,013

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 vs #2124 for Oswald.

Is Oswald or Octavius more popular?

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 compared to Oswald at #2124 in the United States.

What do Oswald and Octavius mean?

Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin). Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin).

Are Oswald and Octavius boy or girl names?

Oswald is primarily a boy name. Octavius is primarily a boy name.