Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Oguz

Oğuz is a common masculine Turkic given name. There are various theories on the meaning of "Oğuz". The most prominent explanation is that it is composed of "ok" and "z". In various modern Turkic languages and in Proto-Turkic language "ok(h)" means "arrow". Only in Proto-Turkic language, "ok" also means "clan", and/or "nation". Again, only in Proto-Turkic language, "z" is the plural suffix.

Current Rank
#12,182
Peak Rank
#10,667 (2002)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2002
First Year
2016
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#10667
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Oguz

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Oğuz is a common masculine Turkic given name. There are various theories on the meaning of "Oğuz". The most prominent explanation is that it is composed of "ok" and "z". In various modern Turkic languages and in Proto-Turkic language "ok(h)" means "arrow". Only in Proto-Turkic language, "ok" also means "clan", and/or "nation". Again, only in Proto-Turkic language, "z" is the plural suffix.

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The Story of Oguz

Oguz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 5 Oguzs were born — ranking #10,667 that year. As of 2026, Oguz ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Oguzs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Oguz

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oguz is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Ogs
  • Agu
  • Agos
  • Augeas
  • Egos
  • Aggies
  • Agaze
  • Agas
  • Egas
  • Igas
  • Igos
  • Aghas

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oguz

What does the name Oguz mean?
Oğuz is a common masculine Turkic given name. There are various theories on the meaning of "Oğuz". The most prominent explanation is that it is composed of "ok" and "z". In various modern Turkic languages and in Proto-Turkic language "ok(h)" means "arrow". Only in Proto-Turkic language, "ok" also means "clan", and/or "nation". Again, only in Proto-Turkic language, "z" is the plural suffix.
How popular is Oguz in 2026?
In 2026, Oguz ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Oguz most popular?
Oguz reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #10,667 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Oguz a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Oguz is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Oguz?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oguz include Aamarion, Abbaas, Abdihamid. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Oguz

Oguz is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Oguz's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #10,667. Use the chart and map above to compare Oguz's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.