The baby name Osric is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OZ-rik.
Osric is English, Old English in Origin.
The baby name Osric is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OZ-rik.
Osric is English, Old English in Origin.
Osric is an English form of Old English Ōsrīc, a dithematic Anglo-Saxon personal name. Its first element, ōs, denoted a god or pagan deity and is cognate with Old Norse áss, while the second, rīc, signified power, rule, or a ruler. The compound therefore has the literal sense god-rule or divine ruler, with later English spelling reducing the long vowels and final consonant values.
Several early medieval rulers bore the name, including Osric of Deira, briefly king in Northumbria before his death in 634, and an Osric associated with the Hwicce in western Mercia. After the Old English period it largely receded, surviving mainly in historical writing and Shakespeare, where Osric is the courtier in Hamlet. Modern use is rare, though Osric Chau has made the spelling more visible.
| Osric Chau Osric Chau is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Kevin Tran in the TV series Supernatural. He has also appeared in the film 2012 and the TV series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. Born in 1986, Osric has made a mark in both television and film with his engaging performances. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2022 | #903 | 6 | 7,226 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
Osric is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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