Osian
Fact sheet
- Name
- Osian
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Osian is the Welsh variant of the name Oisin and metaphorically means 'the little deer'.
What does the name Osian mean?
The name Osian, a Welsh form of Oisin, carries the meaning 'the little deer'. The roots of the name can be found in two Old Irish components: 'os', meaning 'deer' or 'game', and the diminutive form 'in'. The Galician spelling of the name is Osián. It is pronounced as Oschan. Other variants include Ossian, Osheen, and Oissine.
Where does the name Osian come from?
The name Osian has its roots in Old Irish and means 'the little deer'. The components consist of 'os' for 'deer' or 'game' and 'in' as a diminutive form. It is common in both Galician and Welsh languages.
How do you pronounce Osian?
Pronunciation: Oschan
Popularity
In Germany, Osian is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 5,488th. In the last ten years, Osian has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,916th.
Nicknames & pet names
Osi
Famous people
- Osian Roberts (football coach)
Frequently asked questions about the name Osian
What is the origin of the name Osian?
The name Osian comes from Old Irish and is common in both Welsh and Galician languages.
What does the name Osian mean?
Osian means 'the little deer' and is composed of the Old Irish components 'os' for 'deer' and 'in' as a diminutive form.
How popular is the name Osian?
Osian enjoys a certain popularity in Welsh and Galician regions but remains rather rare internationally.