Osvaldo

Meaning of Osvaldo

God's power; divine ruler

Osvaldo has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Osvaldo

After ranking as high as #410 in 2004, Osvaldo has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Osvaldo

• Osvaldo Ardiles
  Argentine football player and manager
• Osvaldo Ríos
  Puerto Rican actor and model
• Osvaldo Laport
  Uruguayan actor and producer
• Osvaldo Golijov
  Argentine composer
• Osvaldo Civirani
  Italian film director

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Questions about the name Osvaldo

What does the name Osvaldo mean?

Osvaldo means god's power; divine ruler, and it comes from German origins.

Is Osvaldo a boy's or a girl's name?

Osvaldo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Osvaldo?

Osvaldo did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Osvaldo most popular?

Osvaldo peaked at #410 in 2004.