Osiris
/o?.?sa?.??s/ · 3 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Egyptian ◈ 3 syllables
"Mighty, powerful, throne, god of life"

From Egyptian

Osiris means powerful or mighty-eyed — the Egyptian god of the dead, the afterlife, and resurrection. Osiris was murdered by his brother Set, dismembered, and reassembled by his wife Isis — then resurrected to rule the underworld. He judges the souls of the dead. Three syllables of Egyptian resurrection, divine justice, and the most dramatic comeback in any mythology.

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Osiris at a glance
MeaningMighty, powerful, throne, god of life
OriginEgyptian
GenderUnisex
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#1087
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Why parents love Osiris
  • Osiris is one of the most important gods in Egyptian mythology.
  • The resurrection story predates Christianity by millennia.
  • Three syllables with a powerful, ancient sound: oh-SY-ris.
  • He judges souls — maximum divine authority.
  • It works primarily for boys but carries cross-gender energy.
The vibe of Osiris
EgyptianresurrectionafterlifeIsisSetunderworldjudge-of-soulsmighty-eyed
Origin & history of Osiris
Egyptian Wsjr (possibly mighty/powerful) Greek Osiris English Osiris
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Egyptian roots
Osiris is the Egyptian god of the dead, the afterlife, and resurrection. He was murdered and dismembered by his brother Set, then reassembled and resurrected by his wife Isis — becoming ruler of the underworld and judge of the dead. His resurrection predates the Christian narrative by millennia. The name has entered US charts.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Egyptian mythology — Osiris worship dates to at least 2500 BC.
3
Today
Osiris remains a beloved choice, ranking #1087 in the US. 4,259 babies have been named Osiris since 1970.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Egyptian mythology, SSA data
How popular is Osiris?
2020 peak year
Osiris is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1087), with about 212 babies named Osiris each year. In 2020, 244 babies received the name (ranked #917). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 4,259.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
244 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #917)
212 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,120 Total registrations
last 10 years
4,259 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,087) Moderate
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Osiris
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Osiris's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — ruling the afterlife. People named Osiris tend to be powerful, resurrecting, and gifted at coming back from destruction stronger.

Comes back stronger
Rules the afterlife
Resurrection power
Judge of souls
Mighty-eyed authority
O6
S1
I9
R9
I9
S1
Sum: 35 → Life path 8
Personality of Osiris
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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