Ousmane
Meaningform of Uthman · Wolof
Ousmane is an African boy name meaning “form of Uthman”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Word funOusmane doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationOusmane is having its moment right now. Most Ousmanes are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ousmane would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 55,249 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryOusmane first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Ousmanes? Head to New York, where it's the #994 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Ousmane
Ousmane is a boy name of African origin meaning “form of Uthman”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Ousmane
What does the name Ousmane mean?
Ousmane means “form of Uthman” and comes from Wolof.
What is the origin of the name Ousmane?
Ousmane is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Wolof. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Ousmane a boy or girl name?
Ousmane is a boy name. In 2025, 31 US boys were named Ousmane.
How popular is the name Ousmane?
Ousmane ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 2023, when it reached #2,769. Over the last five years it has climbed 228 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Ousmane?
Ousmane is an African boy name meaning “form of Uthman”, with Wolof roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.