Divine power or Gods rule
Derived from the Old English elements 'os', meaning god, and 'weald', meaning power or ruler. It was a common name among Anglo-Saxon royalty and was borne by a 7th-century king of Northumbria who was later venerated as a saint.
Less common today
Oswald isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,121 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Physician and molecular biologist who proved DNA is the material of heredity
British politician and leader of the British Union of Fascists
Animated cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks · Disney cartoons
The villainous Penguin in the DC Universe · Batman comics
7th-century King of Northumbria and Christian martyr
