God's power or divine ruler
Oswaldo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Oswald. It is composed of the elements 'ans', referring to a god, and 'wald', meaning power or ruler. While common in Latin America, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
About 41 boys were named Oswaldo in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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