Little deer
Derived from the Welsh word 'os' meaning deer, combined with a diminutive suffix. In Welsh mythology, Osian (often associated with the Irish Oisín) was a legendary poet and warrior, the son of Finn MacCumhail. It remains a popular and culturally significant choice in Wales while remaining rare in the United States.
Less common today
Osian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,807 in 2025.
Renowned Welsh harpist and composer
Welsh football manager and former player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
