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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Divine ruler (god + king/ruler)
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- OZ-rik
Osric is an Old English name that means "divine ruler," built from the elements for god and king or ruler. You may see it glossed as "divine power" elsewhere, but that isn't quite right: the "-ric" ending (Old English rīċ) specifically means ruler or king, so "divine ruler" is the more accurate reading. It's pronounced OZ-rik.
Meaning & Origin of Osric
Meaning: Divine ruler (god + king/ruler).
Origin: Old English.
A common claim: Sometimes glossed as 'divine power' rather than 'divine ruler' Actually: The element '-ric' (Old English rīċ) specifically means 'ruler/king,' as confirmed for the related name Wulfric — so 'divine ruler' is the more accurate gloss than 'divine power.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Osric
OZ-rikIPA /ˈɒzrɪk/
Popularity of Osric
Osric is rare in the U.S. It peaked at #5541 in 1972 with just 5 babies, and its latest ranking is #11929 in 2022, when 6 babies were given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Osric mean?
Divine ruler (god + king/ruler). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Osric?
Osric is pronounced OZ-rik (IPA: /ˈɒzrɪk/).
Is Osric a popular name right now?
Osric peaked at #5541 in 1972 and is ranked #11929 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2022.)
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