Boy Name
Osiris
Considering Osiris? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Oscar.
Osiris meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Osiris has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Osiris as O·S·I·R·I·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Osiris is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Osiris variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Osirisa, Osirise, Osirisy, Osiri.
- Nicknames: Osi and O.
- Middle names: Pair Osiris with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Osiris middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Oscar, Ottis, Orvis, Orris, Ollis — full picks on the sibling names for Osiris guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Osiris? Browse our names like Osiris guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Osiris
What does the name Osiris mean?
Osiris is a boy name with a distinctive sound and feel.
What is the origin of Osiris?
The exact origin of Osiris is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Osiris?
Osiris has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Osiris a boy's or girl's name?
Osiris is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Osiris in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Osiris sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Osiris?
Names that share Osiris's sound and style include Oscar, Ottis, Orvis, Orris, Ollis.
What middle names pair well with Osiris?
Good middle-name fits for Osiris pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Osiris is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Osiris is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Osiris?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Osiris share its rhythm without rhyming — Oscar, Ottis, Orvis all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.