Osiris

At a Glance

Meaning

Egyptian god of the afterlife and the dead, associated with resurrection and rebirth

Origin

Ancient Egyptian (via Greek/Latin transliteration)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

oh-SY-rissListen

Osiris is a bold, worldly boy's name with a modern feel. It comes from Ancient Egyptian by way of Greek and Latin transliteration, and it belongs to the Egyptian god of the afterlife and the dead, associated with resurrection and rebirth. It's pronounced oh-SY-riss.

Meaning & Origin of Osiris

Meaning: Egyptian god of the afterlife and the dead, associated with resurrection and rebirth.

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (via Greek/Latin transliteration).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Osiris

Popularity of Osiris

Osiris has been uncommon but steady in recent U.S. data: it peaked at #917 in 2020 with 244 babies, and in 2024 it sat at #976 with 230. That's a small slide from its high point, in a data range that stretches back to 1970.

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FAQ

What does the name Osiris mean?

Egyptian god of the afterlife and the dead, associated with resurrection and rebirth. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Osiris?

Osiris is pronounced oh-SY-riss (IPA: /oʊˈsaɪrɪs/).

Is Osiris a popular name right now?

Osiris is near its all-time peak (#917 in 2020), ranked #976 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)

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