Osei

Osei is a boy's name of African origin meaning “noble.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2025.

Osei at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“noble”

About the name Osei

Osei belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “noble” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Osei first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3789 in 1981, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 233 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Osei in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#3789 in 1981
Peak year
1981
Total since 1880
233

Osei in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#3225 in 2002
Babies named Osei in 2025
3
Total since 1996
20

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Osei mean?

Osei means “noble” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Osei a boy or girl name?

Osei is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Osei?

Osei comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Osei?

Osei first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #3789 in 1981, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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