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Osiris
BoyEgyptian, Greek
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Egyptian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- oh-SY-rihs
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,077
- US babies 2025
- 200
- Best rank
- #917 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2020
Meaning and origin of Osiris
Osiris is usually linked to Egyptian and Greek roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
Osiris is the Greek form of the name of an Egyptian god whose original Egyptian name is often rendered Wsir. Its meaning is uncertain, though scholars have proposed several interpretations. In Egyptian myth, Osiris was the god of the afterlife, murdered by his brother Set and restored by his wife Isis, becoming a symbol of rebirth and judgment. As a given name, Osiris is rare but striking. It carries grandeur and mystery, and it sits among other mythological names such as Apollo and Atlas. Siri and Ozzy are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Osiris first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 5 different years, starting in 2020. Its best national rank was #917 in 2020, the same year it reached its highest count of 244 babies. In 2025, 200 babies were named Osiris, and it ranked #1,077 nationally. That is 100% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,052 in 1980, #2,414 in 2000, #2,029 in 2010, and #1,077 in 2025. Of the 3,592 US boys named Osiris since records began, 39% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,203 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Turner, Malakhi, Yaakov, Sekani, and Elon.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Osiris ranked highest in Nevada, Arkansas, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #498 | 6 |
| Arkansas | #536 | 6 |
| Massachusetts | #543 | 9 |
| Washington | #718 | 9 |
| Utah | #781 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 88% of US babies named Osiris over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Osiris is usually pronounced oh-SY-rihs, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with O and ends in “-is”.
Middle names for Osiris
A few middle names that flow with Osiris: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Osiris
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Osiris mean?
Osiris is usually linked to Egyptian and Greek roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Osiris?
Osiris has Egyptian and Greek roots. Osiris is the Greek form of the name of an Egyptian god whose original Egyptian name is often rendered Wsir.
Is Osiris a popular name?
Not especially. Osiris ranked #1,077 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Osiris a boy or girl name?
Osiris is mainly a boy's name. About 88% of US babies named Osiris over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Osiris?
Osiris is usually pronounced oh-SY-rihs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings