Oswaldo

Meaning of Oswaldo

Oswaldo means "God's power" or "divine ruler."

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

Popularity of Oswaldo

After ranking as high as #549 in 2006, Oswaldo has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Oswaldo

• Oswaldo Guayasamín
  Ecuadorian painter and sculptor
• Oswaldo Vizcarrondo
  Venezuelan football player
• Oswaldo Piazza
  Argentine football player/coach
• Oswaldo de Oliveira
  Brazilian football manager
• Oswaldo Morelli
  Argentine actor

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Questions about the name Oswaldo

What does the name Oswaldo mean?

Oswaldo means oswaldo means "god's power" or "divine ruler.", and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Oswaldo?

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

When was Oswaldo most popular?

Oswaldo peaked at #549 in 2006.