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Osian
OriginWelsh variation of Oisin, Irish
Meaning"little deer"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#8736
2025 SSA
About Osian
Actress Milla Jovovich chose this uncommon but usable Welsh boy name for her daughter in 2020. Oisin is very popular in its native Ireland.
Osian for boys#8736 US
Osian is the easier-to-comprehend version of the ancient Irish Oisin, an important name in mythology. Osian or Oisin was a warrior poet. Osian is popular in modern Wales and England. While Oisin is pronounce oh-SHEEN, Osian is pronounced O-shan -- though we bet most Americans would just say ocean, which you may consider a good thing.
Pronounced OH-shun.
As of October 2026, Osian ranked #8736 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #8645 in 2017.
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