Oos

Pronounced with the strong O of bone or Rose, Oos is a Dutch name with a variety of origins. It's also a fast rising choice in The Netherlands, ranking in the Top 200 for the first time in a recent year.

On one hand, Oos can be a form of "Os", the Anglo-Saxon element found in Oswald, Osric, and Osborn, giving it the meaning "god", however, it could equally be a diminutive of Osias ("salvation") or of Eustace via the Dutch Eus, lending it the meaning "stable". There's also the Dutch word Oost, meaning "east", which gives it a cool, wordy feel.

Pronounced OHS.