Oisin

At a Glance: Name: Oisin – Meaning: little deer, fawn – Origin: Irish (variant of Oisín/Ossian) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: oh-SHEEN

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Oisin is an Irish name, a variant of Oisín (also written Ossian), pronounced oh-SHEEN. It carries the meaning 'little deer, fawn' and has a romantic, storybook, worldly feel for parents drawn to Irish names. It reads as a modern pick.

Meaning & Origin of Oisin

Meaning: Little deer, fawn.

Origin: Irish (variant of Oisín/Ossian).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Oisin

Phonetic: oh-SHEEN   IPA: /oʊˈʃiːn/

Popularity of Oisin

Oisin has stayed rare in U.S. Social Security data from 1991 to 2024, peaking at #3546 in 2020 with 31 babies given the name, then settling to #4145 in 2024 with a count of 26.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1991–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Oisin mean?

Little deer, fawn. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Oisin)

How do you pronounce Oisin?

Oisin is pronounced oh-SHEEN (IPA: /oʊˈʃiːn/).

Is Oisin a popular name right now?

Oisin peaked at #3546 in 2020 and is ranked #4145 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)

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