Oz
Meaning of Oz
Oz is a male name with English and Turkish origins. In English, it is pronounced as "ahz" (/ɑːz/), while in Turkish, it is pronounced as "ohz" (/oʊz/). This name has variations such as Ozzie and Ozzy.
In the United States of America, the name Oz has been given to baby boys since at least 1998. Although its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it has remained a relatively uncommon choice. In recent years, the name Oz has been given to around 20-40 newborn boys annually. It ranked around 2800-3300 in terms of popularity.
The name Oz carries an air of uniqueness and individuality. It may be associated with strength and power due to its short and punchy nature. Additionally, it can also bring to mind images of magic and fantasy, thanks to its resemblance to the fictional land of Oz from L. Frank Baum's classic novel "The Wizard of Oz." Overall, this distinctive name offers a sense of character and charm for any little boy who bears it.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ahz (/ɑːz/)
Turkish
- Pronunced as ohz (/oʊz/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Oz
| Oz Pearlman is an American mentalist, magician, and athlete known for his performances as "Oz the Mentalist" and for finishing third on America's Got Talent in Season 10 (2015). |
| Oz Karahan is a Cypriot political activist, columnist, and the current president of the Union of Cypriots. |
| Oz Perkins - Osgood Robert "Oz" Perkins II is a multi-talented American actor, screenwriter, and director. |
| Oz Sanchez - Oscar "Oz" Sanchez is an American Paralympic handcyclist and triathlete, known for his success in international competitions and his inspiring journey following a spinal cord injury. |
| Oz Yilmaz is a multi-talented Canadian artist known for his work as a director, photographer, scenarist, author, poet, and actor, with a focus on creating film and art projects centered around artists and art. |
