Ozzy
Ozzy is a boy name of English origin meaning “God's power, divine spear”, pronounced OZ-ee. It ranked #549 in the United States in 2025, given to 548 babies, and peaked at #549 in 2025. Common nicknames: Oz.
How popular is Ozzy 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 Ozzy mean, and where does it come from?
Ozzy is the short form of Oswald — Old English os, "god," and weald, "power" — and of Osborne, Oscar and Osman, all of which begin with the same divine element. One man owns it: John Michael Osbourne became Ozzy in a Birmingham schoolyard and kept it through Black Sabbath, a solo career and a television series. American records hold the name from 1982; it entered the top thousand in 2021 and reached its highest position in 2025, rising with Archie, Teddy and the rest of the short forms.
How is Ozzy used around the world?
Ozzy is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Ozzy?
Famous People Named Ozzy
- Ozzy Osbourne — English singer and frontman of Black Sabbath
- Ozzie Smith — American Hall of Fame baseball shortstop
- Ozzie Albies — Curaçaoan Major League Baseball second baseman
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Ozzy mean?
Ozzy is a boy name of English origin meaning "God's power, divine spear." Ozzy is the short form of Oswald — Old English os, "god," and weald, "power" — and of Osborne, Oscar and Osman, all of which begin with the same divine element. One man owns it: John Michael Osbourne became Ozzy in a Birmingham schoolyard and kept it through Black Sabbath, a solo career and a television series.
How do you pronounce Ozzy?
Ozzy is pronounced OZ-ee. Common variations include Ozzie, Ossie, Oz.
Is Ozzy a boy name?
Yes, Ozzy is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Oz.