Ozzy

Meaning of Ozzy

Ozzy is often a short form of names beginning with "Os-", like Oscar or Oswald. It doesn't have a meaning of its own, but takes on the meaning of the longer name it represents.

Ozzy has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ozzy

Ozzy is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #549 in 2025 from #713 in 2021.

Notable people named Ozzy

• Ozzy Osbourne
  Musician, singer, songwriter
• Ozzie Smith
  Baseball Hall of Famer
• Ozzie Albies
  Professional baseball player
• Ozzie Canseco
  Former baseball player
• Ozzie Virgil Jr.
  Former baseball player

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Questions about the name Ozzy

What does the name Ozzy mean?

Ozzy means ozzy is often a short form of names beginning with "os-", like oscar or oswald. it doesn't have a meaning of its own, but takes on the meaning of the longer name it represents, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Ozzy?

In 2025, Ozzy ranked #549 for boys, up from #602 the year before.

When was Ozzy most popular?

Ozzy peaked at #549 in 2025.