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• Oscar Name Origin: Gaelic
• Pronunciation: os-ker
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Oscar Name Meaning

“Oscar” is a unique name because of its association with the Old English culture. The name has a strong association with the idea of being a spear of the gods, which can be a positive association for many people. The name also has a strong association with the idea of being powerful, which can be a positive association for many people.

Origins of the Name Oscar

The name Oscar is of Old English origin, and it means “God’s spear” or “spear of the gods” in Old English. The name is derived from the Old English elements “os,” meaning “god,” and “gar,” meaning “spear.” The name Oscar is also a variant of the name Osgar, which is the anglicized form of the Irish name Oisín. Oisín was a legendary poet and warrior of the 3rd century.

Popularity of the Name Oscar

The name Oscar is a popular name in English speaking countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. It is also popular in other countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

The name Oscar can also be spelled in different ways such as “Oskar” or “Osgar” but it is not as common as the original spelling.

Famous Oscars

Many notable men have borne the name “Oscar” throughout history. Here are just a few examples:

• Oscar Wilde, an Irish playwright, novelist, and poet
• Oscar Isaac, an American actor and singer
• Oscar Robertson, an American retired professional basketball player.

Final Thoughts on the Name Oscar

All in all, “Oscar” is a name with a rich history and plenty of interesting stories behind it. From Old English culture, to being a spear of the gods and being powerful, there are plenty of stories behind the name. It’s a strong, masculine name that implies power, strength, and godly blessings, perfect for a boy who wants to stand out from the crowd. Although it is not a common name in other countries but it is popular in English speaking countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The name Oscar can also be spelled in different ways such as “Oskar” or “Osgar” but it is not as common as the original spelling. Overall, Oscar is a name that is sure to be remembered and associated with being powerful and blessed.

Infographic of Oscar name meaning, which is A Gaelic name, Oscar means friend of deer.

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Oscar Name Popularity

How popular is the name Oscar? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	74	471	0.1338%
1911	67	615	0.1652%
1912	73	1,114	0.2209%
1913	77	1,219	0.215%
1914	77	1,533	0.22%
1915	88	1,781	0.196%
1916	86	1,902	0.1969%
1917	87	1,948	0.1947%
1918	87	2,095	0.1952%
1919	88	1,978	0.1889%
1920	90	2,002	0.1801%
1921	92	1,966	0.1717%
1922	92	1,999	0.1794%
1923	97	1,860	0.1661%
1924	99	1,796	0.1547%
1925	99	1,732	0.1532%
1926	105	1,704	0.1549%
1927	112	1,618	0.1462%
1928	122	1,444	0.135%
1929	117	1,447	0.1397%
1930	124	1,443	0.1381%
1931	131	1,305	0.1322%
1932	138	1,221	0.1236%
1933	142	1,081	0.116%
1934	144	1,060	0.1097%
1935	143	1,055	0.1086%
1936	153	965	0.1002%
1937	156	946	0.096%
1938	159	981	0.0958%
1939	163	953	0.0937%
1940	168	903	0.085%
1941	164	996	0.0885%
1942	172	918	0.0727%
1943	169	1,037	0.0794%
1944	178	879	0.0709%
1945	176	896	0.0735%
1946	182	978	0.0663%
1947	183	1,089	0.0652%
1948	185	1,055	0.0661%
1949	186	1,080	0.0671%
1950	194	1,063	0.066%
1951	199	1,035	0.061%
1952	205	1,051	0.0602%
1953	202	1,167	0.0659%
1954	198	1,231	0.0673%
1955	211	1,123	0.0611%
1956	218	1,094	0.0579%
1957	219	1,159	0.0602%
1958	238	1,040	0.055%
1959	246	1,042	0.0548%
1960	244	1,044	0.0551%
1961	245	1,015	0.0538%
1962	245	965	0.0526%
1963	234	989	0.0551%
1964	241	979	0.0556%
1965	233	944	0.0577%
1966	228	912	0.0584%
1967	235	886	0.0584%
1968	237	869	0.0579%
1969	228	984	0.0639%
1970	225	1,014	0.0637%
1971	221	1,032	0.0687%
1972	209	1,072	0.0787%
1973	205	1,024	0.079%
1974	190	1,164	0.0896%
1975	185	1,191	0.0927%
1976	184	1,193	0.0926%
1977	186	1,235	0.0916%
1978	181	1,269	0.0944%
1979	184	1,274	0.0904%
1980	177	1,357	0.0928%
1981	171	1,437	0.0978%
1982	179	1,444	0.0966%
1983	185	1,324	0.0897%
1984	180	1,363	0.0916%
1985	171	1,546	0.1019%
1986	171	1,526	0.1011%
1987	165	1,620	0.1062%
1988	165	1,683	0.108%
1989	155	1,931	0.1197%
1990	136	2,288	0.138%
1991	134	2,402	0.1474%
1992	131	2,550	0.1598%
1993	123	2,811	0.1803%
1994	123	2,809	0.183%
1995	131	2,691	0.1786%
1996	125	2,980	0.199%
1997	127	2,951	0.1995%
1998	129	2,973	0.1986%
1999	116	3,111	0.2077%
2000	122	3,160	0.2069%
2001	125	3,163	0.2099%
2002	121	3,223	0.2151%
2003	122	3,279	0.2155%
2004	123	3,328	0.2184%
2005	117	3,440	0.225%
2006	119	3,578	0.2285%
2007	121	3,529	0.2237%
2008	120	3,532	0.2285%
2009	131	3,098	0.2073%
2010	147	2,637	0.183%
2011	162	2,357	0.1654%
2012	177	2,175	0.1526%
2013	179	2,228	0.1565%
2014	184	2,306	0.1583%
2015	183	2,267	0.1558%
2016	176	2,246	0.1558%
2017	191	2,026	0.1452%
2018	205	1,926	0.1402%
2019	203	1,877	0.1387%
2020	217	1,675	0.1316%
2021	226	1,660	0.1358%
2022	201	1,864	0.1413%
2023	216	1,681	0.1299%

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Names Like Oscar

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What names are variants of Oscar?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Oscar.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Oskar	Spear of the gods	English
Osker	Spear of the gods	English
Ossie	Spear of the gods; God's power	German
Ozzy	Spear of the gods; God's power	German

What names sound like Oscar?

If you like how Oscar sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Oscar.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Asgard	Gods' courtyard	Scandinavian
Isachar	His reward will come	Hebrew

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Siblings of Oscar

Mamas with kids named Oscar also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Clementine	Merciful	Latin

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5 Comments

1. Mel Aug 2 at 12:20 pm

   We were planning on naming him Atticus but when I gave birth and looked at him that name just came to mind however I do love Oscar Wilde the writer and I felt like Oscar was a strong classic name but not popular at all anymore. I like that.

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2. Lisa Ross Aug 3 at 9:31 am

   We chose Oscar after rewatching the 1970’s Pippi longstocking movie. At one point everybody is yelling Oscar, my 7-year-old, (then 5) Was bored of the film and running all over the house, screeching “OsCar!!” along with the movie. Later that day I went into labour and gave broth to little Oscar. We planed on naming him Oren, I even brought a baby blanket with that name on it. But when we got hold of our little guy for the first time, I just really wanted Oscar. (I am aware of how cheesy this sounds.) And my husband left the final decision for me. I chose Oscar. I used Oren as a middle name and Oscar Oren Ross was into this world.

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3. Lizeth Mar 20 at 12:21 pm

   He was named after his father

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4. [email protected] Aug 26 at 10:38 pm

   An classic name. Unique

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5. Georgia Apr 25 at 6:16 am

   We already have a Clementine, so it had to match her name and be a different initial to hers. I like names that aren’t going to be misspelt easily (although in the country we live in it’ll be spelt Oskar vs Oscar sometimes). I came across the children’s story ‘Oscar got the blame’ by Tony Ross a couple of weeks before he was born and it seemed quite fitting if it was a boy (we didn’t find out the gender), and when he was born we decided he really did look like an Oscar, although we waited a couple of days before deciding. It suits him perfectly, he’s such a wonderful little Oscar. His 4 yo sister can also pronounce it easily, which is cute.

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