Young bustard or tender youth
Derived from the Arabic name Uthman, it is most famously associated with the founder of the Ottoman Empire. In Arabic, it refers to a young bustard bird, but it has come to symbolize strength and leadership across the Islamic world. It is a name with deep historical roots in both Turkish and Arabic cultures.
About 181 boys were named Osman in 2025.
Founder of the Ottoman Empire
Ottoman administrator and pioneering painter
Pakistani actor and writer
Cypriot-Turkish actor
Honduran professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Osman — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
