Osian

OSH-an

Welsh variation of Oisin, Irish

"little deer"

Osian Origin and Meaning

The name Osian is a boy's name meaning "little deer".

Osian is the easier-to-comprehend version of the ancient Irish Oisin, an important name in mythology. Osian or Oisin was a warrior poet. Osian is popular in modern Wales and England. While Oisin is pronounce oh-SHEEN, Osian is pronounced O-shan -- though we bet most Americans would just say ocean, which you may consider a good thing.

Popularity of the name Osian

• 1619 Nameberry 2025
• 270 England 2023

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Famous People Named Osian

• Osian Lark Elliot Jovovich Anderson (b. 2020), daughter of Milla Jovovich and Paul Anderson.