Oguz is a Turkish masculine given name, derived from the ancient Turkic Oghuz, which is believed to have been the name of the mythical ancestor of the Oghuz Turks. This name has been popular among Turks throughout history and continues to be so today, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Turkey. The name Oguz is composed of two parts: "Oğ" meaning "sons of" and "-uz", a suffix often used in Turkic names denoting belonging or association. Thus, Oguz can be interpreted as "the sons of Uz," where Uz is another ancient Turkic name with unclear origins but generally accepted to mean something along the lines of "origin, source, or essence." The name Oguz has been used by many notable figures in history and literature, further contributing to its popularity and recognition. It is pronounced /oːˈɡuz/ in Turkish, with the stress on the second syllable.
The name Oguz experienced a 12-year gap between its appearances among newborns, with an even distribution of five births each year in 2002 and 2016, resulting in a total of ten babies named Oguz over these two years.