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Osman
BoyTurkish, Arabic· “Turkish form of Uthman”
- Meaning
- Turkish form of Uthman (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Turkish, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- OZ-mun
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,157
- US babies 2025
- 181
- Best rank
- #977 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Osman
Osman is often said to mean “Turkish form of Uthman”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Turkish and Arabic roots.
Osman is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Uthman, borne by Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph, under whom the text of the Quran was compiled in its standard form. The meaning of Uthman is not settled, and it is sometimes linked to a word for a young bustard, a kind of bird. Osman I founded the Ottoman dynasty, whose empire takes its name from him. Osman is widely used in Turkey, the Balkans and Central Asia. It has a dignified, historic character and a short, strong sound.
Popularity over time
Osman first appears in US Social Security records in 1917. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 2021. Its best national rank was #977 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 231 babies. In 2025, 181 babies were named Osman, and it ranked #1,157 nationally. That is 83% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,925 in 1980, #1,535 in 2000, #1,663 in 2010, and #1,157 in 2025. Of the 3,893 US boys named Osman since records began, 32% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 944 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kooper, Cartier, Rishi, Elon, and Granger.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Osman ranked highest in Virginia, Colorado, and Minnesota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | #656 | 11 |
| Colorado | #665 | 8 |
| Minnesota | #697 | 7 |
| California | #713 | 38 |
| Washington | #869 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Osman is usually pronounced OZ-mun, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with O and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Osman
A few middle names that flow with Osman: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Osman
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Osman mean?
Osman is often said to mean “Turkish form of Uthman”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Turkish and Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Osman?
Osman has Turkish and Arabic roots. Osman is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Uthman, borne by Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph, under whom the text of the Quran was compiled in its standard form.
Is Osman a popular name?
Not especially. Osman ranked #1,157 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Osman a boy or girl name?
Osman is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Osman?
Osman is usually pronounced OZ-mun. 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