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The baby name Oz is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /oz/ — pronounced 'oz' (sounds like 'ohz').

Oz is English, Hebrew, Turkish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English, Hebrew, Turkish
Pronunciation: IPA: /oz/ — pronounced 'oz' (sounds like 'ohz')

What is the meaning of the name Oz ?

The baby name Oz is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /oz/ — pronounced 'oz' (sounds like 'ohz').

Oz is English, Hebrew, Turkish in Origin.

Oz blends multiple linguistic streams. In Hebrew (עֹז/עז), it is a standalone given name meaning strength, might, or courage, a common liturgical word and a resonant modern virtue name. In Turkish, the cognate-looking Öz means essence, pure, or one’s true self; when the diacritic is dropped, it appears as Oz, used as a given name or surname, and as a formative element in many compound Turkish names.

Usage and variants: In Israel, Oz has been used since the mid‑20th century and feels brisk and unisex; the author Amos Oz made the surname familiar. In English-speaking contexts, Oz serves as a clipped pet form for Oswald, Osborne/Osborn, Osvaldo, and the biblical Ozias (Uzziah), yielding nicknames Ozzie/Ozzy. Related forms include Öz, Ozz, Ozzie, Ozzy; Turkish compounds such as Özge, Özlem, Özkan share the root. Pop‑culture and place associations - the Land of Oz and slang for Australia - lend it a whimsical, adventurous sheen.

Oz has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Oz

Oz Perkins Actor · Born 1974 · United States Oz Perkins is an American actor and director best known for his role in the film 'Legally Blonde' where he played Dorky David. He is also recognized for directing horror films like 'The Blackcoat's Daughter' and 'I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House'.

Oz – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
IL Boys 0 #160 1,024 10,983
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
IL 0 #170 109 6,291
PS 0 #173 46 5,692
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
PS Boys 0 #246 427 10,655
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
NG 0 #268 5 5,926
AF Boys 0 #270 5 3,535
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
Canada Boys 2024 #296 11 2,588
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
SD Girls 0 #355 4 7,678
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
MX 0 #402 12 8,339
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
France Boys 2015 #404 3 2,851
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
SD Boys 0 #460 7 10,523
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CR Boys 0 #502 9 10,188
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
PS Girls 0 #513 11 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #518 8 11,303
RU Boys 0 #519 8 12,621
LY 0 #522 14 12,703
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BO Boys 0 #573 20 9,244
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IL Girls 0 #598 20 11,648
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
IQ Boys 0 #639 29 13,071
CL Boys 0 #646 20 13,390
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
SG Boys 0 #687 11 17,960
BR Boys 0 #729 23 12,213
NG Girls 0 #761 26 15,093
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
EG Boys 0 #821 66 15,035
NG Boys 0 #839 113 16,906
MX Boys 0 #846 137 16,355
PE Boys 0 #846 33 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #853 40 7,044
TN 0 #857 9 13,765
CO Boys 0 #888 33 15,656
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #920 11 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #921 32 5,697
NL Boys 0 #925 27 5,873
SA Girls 0 #926 10 25,931
EG Girls 0 #935 25 14,742
NL Girls 0 #943 13 5,933
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MA 0 #1,015 114 20,986
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
TR 0 #1,056 156 19,440
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,083 10 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,084 28 25,439
DZ 0 #1,133 44 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,146 33 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,420 52 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,575 40 28,008

Oz is popular in 70 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
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AO

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People also ask about Oz

Oz is predominantly a boy's name.
Oz is a one syllable name, pronounced IPA: /oz/ — pronounced 'oz' (sounds like 'ohz').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ozzy, Ozzie and Ozz.
Across languages, Oz has these equivalents: Ethan (Hebrew, 'strong'), Gabriel (Hebrew, 'God is my strength'), Andrew (Greek, 'manly/brave'), Gideon (Hebrew, 'mighty warrior'), Valentin/Valerio (Latin, 'strong/healthy').
Yes — Oz ranked #296 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Oz ranks highest in Canada (#296 in 2024).
Oz's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #864 in 2014 to #853 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Oz are in our database, including Oz Perkins (Actor).