Osiris
Osiris is a boy name of Egyptian origin meaning “God of the afterlife”, pronounced oh-SY-riss. It ranked #1077 in the United States in 2025, given to 200 babies, and peaked at #917 in 2020. Common nicknames: Ozzy, Osi, Siri.
How popular is Osiris in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Osiris mean, and where does it come from?
Osiris is the Greek rendering of the Egyptian Asar or Wsir, the god murdered by his brother Set, reassembled by his wife Isis and made ruler of the dead — the myth that gave Egypt its model of resurrection and its funerary rites. As a given name it is entirely modern, part of the small group of Egyptian deity names that includes Isis and Anubis. American records hold it from 1970, and it entered the top thousand in 2020.
How is Osiris used around the world?
Osiris is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Osiris?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Osiris mean?
Osiris is a boy name of Egyptian origin meaning "God of the afterlife." Osiris is the Greek rendering of the Egyptian Asar or Wsir, the god murdered by his brother Set, reassembled by his wife Isis and made ruler of the dead — the myth that gave Egypt its model of resurrection and its funerary rites. As a given name it is entirely modern, part of the small group of Egyptian deity names that includes Isis and Anubis.
How do you pronounce Osiris?
Osiris is pronounced oh-SY-riss. Common variations include Osires, Ozyris, Asar.
Is Osiris a boy name?
Yes, Osiris is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Ozzy, Osi, Siri.